Bach in Space in Chicago

Experience Bach in Space in Chicago, a performance where live piano music meets the wonders of the cosmos. As you listen to masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach, including the Goldberg Variations, the Well-Tempered Clavier, and the Italian Concerto, a large screen displays real imagery of galaxies, nebulae, and distant planets sourced from NASA and ESA archives.

The recital features renowned classical pianist Christopher O'Riley. The visual journey relies on authentic space footage, offering a direct connection between the rhythmic intensity of Bach’s music and the vastness of the universe.

The concert lasts 75 minutes with no intermission. The minimum age is 6, and children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant. Doors open 30 minutes before the start, and seating is first come, first served within your designated zone. Photography and video recording are not permitted during the performance.