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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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  • Ton Koopman plays Bach Ton Koopman organ &amp - harpsichord - Klaus Mertens baritone Recorded at the Gohliser Schlosschen, Leipzig Directed by Criss Russmann Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Picture Gallery DVD (880242503497) Ton Koopman plays Bach Ton Koopman organ &amp - harpsichord - Klaus Mertens baritone Recorded at the Gohliser Schlosschen, Leipzig Directed by Criss Russmann Bonus Behind-the-Scenes Picture Gallery DVD (880242503497)
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  • Frank Peter Zimmerman & Enrico Pace J.S. Bach - Sonatas for Violin and Piano Frank Peter Zimmermann (Violin) - Enrico Pace (Piano) Recorded live at the Biblitekssaal Kloster Polling, 16-18 May 2008 Documentary Bach and Me DVD (880242571885) Frank Peter Zimmerman & Enrico Pace J.S. Bach - Sonatas for Violin and Piano Frank Peter Zimmermann (Violin) - Enrico Pace (Piano) Recorded live at the Biblitekssaal Kloster Polling, 16-18 May 2008 Documentary Bach and Me DVD (880242571885)
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concertos 1-6 Orchestra Orchestra Mozart Conductor Abbado, Claudio Recorded live at the Teatro Municipale Valli, Reggio Emilia on 21 April 2007 Directed by Andreas Moreli DVD (880242567383) Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concertos 1-6 Orchestra Orchestra Mozart Conductor Abbado, Claudio Recorded live at the Teatro Municipale Valli, Reggio Emilia on 21 April 2007 Directed by Andreas Moreli DVD (880242567383)
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    Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concertos 1-6 / Orchestra: Orchestra Mozart / Conductor: Abbado, Claudio / Recorded live at the Teatro Municipale Valli, Reggio Emilia on 21 April 2007 / Directed by Andreas Moreli / DVD

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  • The Essential Bach 5 DVD Set DVD1 Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 DVD 2 Mass in В minor DVD3 The Well-lfempered Clavier Part 1 DVD 4 Great Organ Works DVD 5 Special Bach for Brass” DVD (880242567680) The Essential Bach 5 DVD Set DVD1 Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 DVD 2 Mass in В minor DVD3 The Well-lfempered Clavier Part 1 DVD 4 Great Organ Works DVD 5 Special Bach for Brass” DVD (880242567680)
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    The Essential Bach 5 DVD Set / DVD1 Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 / DVD 2 Mass in В minor / DVD3 The Well-lfempered Clavier Part 1 / DVD 4 Great Organ Works / DVD 5 Special: "Bach for Brass” / DVD

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  • Bach - Drei Sonaten Für Viola Da Gamba Und Cembalo BWV 1027-1029 - Siegfried Pank, Isolde Ahlgrimm / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA LP Stereo 1978 / 8 27 216 Bach - Drei Sonaten Für Viola Da Gamba Und Cembalo BWV 1027-1029 - Siegfried Pank, Isolde Ahlgrimm / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA LP Stereo 1978 / 8 27 216
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    Bach - Drei Sonaten Für Viola Da Gamba Und Cembalo BWV 1027-1029 - Siegfried Pank, Isolde Ahlgrimm / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA LP Stereo 1978 / 8 27 216

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    Bach - Drei Sonaten Für Viola Da Gamba Und Cembalo BWV 1027-1029 - Siegfried Pank, Isolde Ahlgrimm / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA LP Stereo 1978  8 27 216   Label: ETERNA – 8 27 216 Series: ETERNA Edition Format: Vinyl,...
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  • Bach: Kantaten (Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens BWV 110, Dazu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, Nun Ist Das Heil Und Die Kraft BWV 50 - Arleen Auger, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 / 8 27 415 Bach: Kantaten (Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens BWV 110, Dazu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, Nun Ist Das Heil Und Die Kraft BWV 50 - Arleen Auger, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 / 8 27 415
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    Bach: Kantaten (Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens BWV 110, Dazu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, Nun Ist Das Heil Und Die Kraft BWV 50 - Arleen Auger, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 / 8 27 415

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    Bach: Kantaten (Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens BWV 110, Dazu Ist Erschienen Der Sohn Gottes BWV 40, Nun Ist Das Heil Und Die Kraft BWV 50 - Arleen Auger, Ortrun Wenkel, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 8 27...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach: Johannes - Passion BWV 245; 3 Arien Fassung 1725 - Peter Schreier, Alexander, Lipovsek, Schreier, Holl, Bar, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden / ETERNA 2x LP, Stereo 1990 / 7 28 033-034 Johann Sebastian Bach: Johannes - Passion BWV 245; 3 Arien Fassung 1725 - Peter Schreier, Alexander, Lipovsek, Schreier, Holl, Bar, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden / ETERNA 2x LP, Stereo 1990 / 7 28 033-034
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    Johann Sebastian Bach: Johannes - Passion BWV 245; 3 Arien Fassung 1725 - Peter Schreier, Alexander, Lipovsek, Schreier, Holl, Bar, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden / ETERNA 2x LP, Stereo 1990 / 7 28 033-034

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    Johann Sebastian Bach: Johannes - Passion BWV 245; 3 Arien Fassung 1725 - Peter Schreier, Alexander, Lipovsek, Schreier, Holl, Bar, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Staatskapelle Dresden / ETERNA 2x LP, Stereo 1990  7 28 033-034   Label: ETERNA...
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  • J.S.Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte Nr.2, 3, 5 - Adolf Scherbaum, Aurèle Nicolet, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner / Focus / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo 1987 / 419 652-1 J.S.Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte Nr.2, 3, 5 - Adolf Scherbaum, Aurèle Nicolet, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner / Focus / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo 1987 / 419 652-1
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    J.S.Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte Nr.2, 3, 5 - Adolf Scherbaum, Aurèle Nicolet, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner / Focus / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo 1987 / 419 652-1

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    J.S.Bach: Brandenburgische Konzerte Nr.2, 3, 5 - Adolf Scherbaum, Aurèle Nicolet, Festival Strings Lucerne, Rudolf Baumgartner / Focus / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo 1987 / 419 652-1 UPC 028941965219   Label: Deutsche Grammophon...
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  • Bach – Kantaten (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 61; Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor BWV 36) - Arleen Auger, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 / 8 27 414 Bach – Kantaten (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 61; Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor BWV 36) - Arleen Auger, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 / 8 27 414
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    Bach – Kantaten (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 61; Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor BWV 36) - Arleen Auger, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981 / 8 27 414

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    Bach – Kantaten (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland BWV 61; Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor BWV 36) - Arleen Auger, Peter Schreier, Siegfried Lorenz, Thomanerchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig / ETERNA LP Stereo 1981  8 27...
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  • Die letzten Leiden des Erlösers (The Last Sufferings of the Saviour) Hartmut Haenchen Kammeorchester Carl Philipp, Emmanuel Bach Recorded during Berliner Festwochen, 11 September 1994 DVD Die letzten Leiden des Erlösers (The Last Sufferings of the Saviour) Hartmut Haenchen Kammeorchester Carl Philipp, Emmanuel Bach Recorded during Berliner Festwochen, 11 September 1994 DVD
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    Die letzten Leiden des Erlösers (The Last Sufferings of the Saviour) / Hartmut Haenchen / Kammeorchester / Carl Philipp, Emmanuel Bach / Recorded during Berliner Festwochen, 11 September 1994 / DVD

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    Die letzten Leiden des Erlösers (The Last Sufferings of the Saviour) / Hartmut Haenchen / Kammeorchester / Carl Philipp, Emmanuel Bach / Recorded during Berliner Festwochen, 11 September 1994 / DVD   Format: NTSC Run time: 92...
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  • Swinging Bach Bobby McFerrin and Guests Live Concert Leipzig Bobby McFerrin Gil Shaham &amp Adele Anthony, Jacques Loussier Trio, German Brass Quintessence Saxophone Quintet Turtle Island String Quartet Gewandhausorchester Leipzig DVD (880242504067) Swinging Bach Bobby McFerrin and Guests Live Concert Leipzig Bobby McFerrin Gil Shaham &amp Adele Anthony, Jacques Loussier Trio, German Brass Quintessence Saxophone Quintet Turtle Island String Quartet Gewandhausorchester Leipzig DVD (880242504067)
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    Swinging Bach Bobby McFerrin and Guests Live Concert Leipzig / Bobby McFerrin Gil Shaham &amp / Adele Anthony, Jacques Loussier Trio, German Brass / Quintessence Saxophone Quintet / Turtle Island String Quartet / Gewandhausorchester Leipzig / DVD

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  • Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Solosists: Guillon Damien, Hobbs Thomas, Kooij Peter / Collegium Vocale Gent / Collegium Vocale Gent Orchestra / Herreweghe, Philippe / Live Recording from the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, 20 December 2012 / DVD (880242595089) Bach: Christmas Oratorio / Solosists: Guillon Damien, Hobbs Thomas, Kooij Peter / Collegium Vocale Gent / Collegium Vocale Gent Orchestra / Herreweghe, Philippe / Live Recording from the Palais des Beaux-Arts, Brussels, 20 December 2012 / DVD (880242595089)
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