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Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach: The Genius of Baroque Music

Introduction to Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and musician whose mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and form shaped the Baroque period and influenced every era of Western music that followed. Though largely unrecognized in his lifetime outside of Germany, the Bach Revival of the 19th century cemented his place as one of the greatest composers in history. His works, spanning sacred and secular vocal music, orchestral suites, keyboard compositions, and intricate fugues, continue to be revered for their intellectual depth and expressive beauty.

Bach’s Most Celebrated Works

Keyboard and Organ Masterpieces

Bach’s contributions to keyboard music remain essential repertoire for pianists and organists alike:

  • The Well-Tempered Clavier (Books 1 & 2) (1722, 1742) – A groundbreaking collection of 48 preludes and fugues, demonstrating the potential of equal temperament tuning.
  • Goldberg Variations (1741) – A mesmerizing and virtuosic set of variations for harpsichord.
  • Toccata and Fugue in D minor (BWV 565) – One of the most famous and dramatic organ works ever composed.

Orchestral and Instrumental Works

Bach’s instrumental compositions blend technical brilliance with expressive depth:

  • Brandenburg Concertos (1721) – A collection of six lively and inventive concertos showcasing diverse instrumentation.
  • Cello Suites (c. 1717–1723) – A cornerstone of solo string repertoire, each suite revealing new dimensions of melody and harmony.
  • Violin Partitas and Sonatas (c. 1720) – Featuring the legendary Chaconne in D minor, considered one of the greatest solo violin works ever written.

Sacred and Choral Music

Bach’s vocal works demonstrate his deep spiritual devotion and compositional genius:

  • Mass in B minor (1749) – A monumental choral masterpiece.
  • St. Matthew Passion (1727) & St. John Passion (1724) – Emotionally powerful retellings of the Passion of Christ.
  • Cantatas (over 200 composed) – Including "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" (BWV 140), which remains widely performed.

Bach’s Enduring Influence

Bach’s compositions inspired composers from Mozart and Beethoven to Chopin and Shostakovich, and his works continue to be studied, performed, and admired by musicians worldwide. His ability to blend technical mastery with deep emotional expression ensures his music remains timeless.

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  • Charivari Agréable: Modus Phantasticus - Bach, Baudringer, Bohm, Funck, Fux, Hesse, Kuhnel, Pachelbel, Schenck, Schutz, Telemann / Susanne Heinrich, Kah-Ming Ng, Lynda Sayce, Reiko Ichise, Asako Morikawa / Signum Records Audio CD 2003 / SIGCD041 Charivari Agréable: Modus Phantasticus - Bach, Baudringer, Bohm, Funck, Fux, Hesse, Kuhnel, Pachelbel, Schenck, Schutz, Telemann / Susanne Heinrich, Kah-Ming Ng, Lynda Sayce, Reiko Ichise, Asako Morikawa / Signum Records Audio CD 2003 / SIGCD041
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  • Legendary organ virtuoso: Xavér Varnus - plays Charpentier: Marche En Rondeu, Franck: Prelude,Fugue & Variation, Bach: Great Prelude in C Minor, Louis-Nicolas Clérambault / Blue Angel Classic Audio CD 1992 / BCD 770756 Legendary organ virtuoso: Xavér Varnus - plays Charpentier: Marche En Rondeu, Franck: Prelude,Fugue & Variation, Bach: Great Prelude in C Minor, Louis-Nicolas Clérambault / Blue Angel Classic Audio CD 1992 / BCD 770756
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  • J.S.Bach: Concerti Pour Clavecin - Pierre Hantaï, Marc Hantaï, François Fernandez, Le Concert Français / Astrée Naïve Audio CD 2004 / E 8837 J.S.Bach: Concerti Pour Clavecin - Pierre Hantaï, Marc Hantaï, François Fernandez, Le Concert Français / Astrée Naïve Audio CD 2004 / E 8837
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  • Antonio Lotti: Missa Sapientiae, Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat BWV 243a - Balthasar-Neumann-Chor, Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble, Thomas Hengelbrock / Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2003 / 05472 77534 2 Antonio Lotti: Missa Sapientiae, Johann Sebastian Bach: Magnificat BWV 243a - Balthasar-Neumann-Chor, Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble, Thomas Hengelbrock / Deutsche Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2003 / 05472 77534 2
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  • Céline Moinet: Oboe - J.S. & C.P.E. Bach, Berio, Britten/ Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2012 / HMC 902118 Céline Moinet: Oboe - J.S. & C.P.E. Bach, Berio, Britten/ Harmonia Mundi Audio CD 2012 / HMC 902118
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  • Václav Talich - Haendel: Oboe Concerto In G Minor HMV 287, Bach: Concerto In D Minor BWV 1052, Orchestral Suite BWV 1068 - František Hanták, Sviatoslav Richter, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Supraphon Audio CD Mono 2007 / SU 3834-2 Václav Talich - Haendel: Oboe Concerto In G Minor HMV 287, Bach: Concerto In D Minor BWV 1052, Orchestral Suite BWV 1068 - František Hanták, Sviatoslav Richter, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Supraphon Audio CD Mono 2007 / SU 3834-2
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  • Form The Music Library Of Johann Sebastian Bach: J. Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, J. C. Kerll: Vol. II - Balthasar-Neumann-Chor, Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble, Thomas Hengelbrock (conductor) / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2005 / CD 93.039 Form The Music Library Of Johann Sebastian Bach: J. Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, J. C. Kerll: Vol. II - Balthasar-Neumann-Chor, Balthasar-Neumann-Ensemble, Thomas Hengelbrock (conductor) / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2005 / CD 93.039
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