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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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  • Bach - Mass in B Minor Ruth Holton, Matthias Rexroth, Christoph Genz, Klaus Mertens, Georg Christoph Biller Thomanerchor Leipzig; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig Conductor Georg Christoph Biller DVD (880242503565) Bach - Mass in B Minor Ruth Holton, Matthias Rexroth, Christoph Genz, Klaus Mertens, Georg Christoph Biller Thomanerchor Leipzig; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig Conductor Georg Christoph Biller DVD (880242503565)
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    Bach - Mass in B Minor / Ruth Holton, Matthias Rexroth, Christoph Genz, Klaus Mertens, Georg Christoph Biller / Thomanerchor Leipzig; Gewandhausorchester Leipzig / Conductor: Georg Christoph Biller / DVD

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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Durchlauchtster Leopold Kantate BWV 173a; Erhöhtes Fleisch Und Blut Kantate BWV 173 / ETERNA LP 1975 Stereo / 8 26 543 Johann Sebastian Bach - Durchlauchtster Leopold Kantate BWV 173a; Erhöhtes Fleisch Und Blut Kantate BWV 173 / ETERNA LP 1975 Stereo / 8 26 543
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Durchlauchtster Leopold Kantate BWV 173a; Erhöhtes Fleisch Und Blut Kantate BWV 173 / ETERNA LP 1975 Stereo / 8 26 543

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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Durchlauchtster Leopold Kantate BWV 173a; Erhöhtes Fleisch Und Blut Kantate BWV 173 / ETERNA LP 1975 Stereo  8 26 543   Label: ETERNA – 8 26 543 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: German Democratic...
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  • Bach: "Kaffee-Kantate" & "Bauern-Kantate" - Lisa Otto (sopran), Josef Traxel (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton), Karlheinz Zoller (flute), Irmgard Poppen (cello), Heinz Friedrich Hartig (cembalo) / Electrola LP / E 80 618 Bach: "Kaffee-Kantate" & "Bauern-Kantate" - Lisa Otto (sopran), Josef Traxel (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton), Karlheinz Zoller (flute), Irmgard Poppen (cello), Heinz Friedrich Hartig (cembalo) / Electrola LP / E 80 618
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    Bach: "Kaffee-Kantate" & "Bauern-Kantate" - Lisa Otto (sopran), Josef Traxel (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton), Karlheinz Zoller (flute), Irmgard Poppen (cello), Heinz Friedrich Hartig (cembalo) / Electrola LP / E 80 618

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    Bach: "Kaffee-Kantate" & "Bauern-Kantate" - Lisa Otto (sopran), Josef Traxel (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (bariton), Karlheinz Zoller (flute), Irmgard Poppen (cello), Heinz Friedrich Hartig (cembalo) / Electrola LP  E 80...
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  • Maya Plisetskaya - Diva of Dance Complete performances of Bach Prélude, The Dying Swan, Boléro; Excerpts from Raymonda, Carmen Suite, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Laurencia, Walpurgis Night, Isadora DVD (880242549389) Maya Plisetskaya - Diva of Dance Complete performances of Bach Prélude, The Dying Swan, Boléro; Excerpts from Raymonda, Carmen Suite, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Laurencia, Walpurgis Night, Isadora DVD (880242549389)
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    Maya Plisetskaya - Diva of Dance / Complete performances of Bach Prélude, The Dying Swan, Boléro; Excerpts from Raymonda, Carmen Suite, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Laurencia, Walpurgis Night, Isadora / DVD

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    Maya Plisetskaya - Diva of Dance / Complete performances of Bach Prélude, The Dying Swan, Boléro; Excerpts from Raymonda, Carmen Suite, Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Spartacus, Laurencia, Walpurgis Night, Isadora /...
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  • Bach: Kantaten (Ich Habe Genug / Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen) - Gérard Souzay, Berliner Capella, Deutsche Bachsolisten, Helmut Winschermann / Philips LP Stereo / 839 762 LY Bach: Kantaten (Ich Habe Genug / Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen) - Gérard Souzay, Berliner Capella, Deutsche Bachsolisten, Helmut Winschermann / Philips LP Stereo / 839 762 LY
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    Bach: Kantaten (Ich Habe Genug / Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen) - Gérard Souzay, Berliner Capella, Deutsche Bachsolisten, Helmut Winschermann / Philips LP Stereo / 839 762 LY

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    Bach: Kantaten (Ich Habe Genug / Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen) - Gérard Souzay, Berliner Capella, Deutsche Bachsolisten, Helmut Winschermann / Philips LP Stereo  839 762 LY   Label: Philips – 839 762...
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  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Orgelconcerten In G, Wq 34 En In Es, Wq 35 - Albert De Klerk, Amsterdams Philharmonisch Kamerorkest, Anton Kersjes / His Master's Voice LP 1977 / 5C 065-25 597 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Orgelconcerten In G, Wq 34 En In Es, Wq 35 - Albert De Klerk, Amsterdams Philharmonisch Kamerorkest, Anton Kersjes / His Master's Voice LP 1977 / 5C 065-25 597
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    Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Orgelconcerten In G, Wq 34 En In Es, Wq 35 - Albert De Klerk, Amsterdams Philharmonisch Kamerorkest, Anton Kersjes / His Master's Voice LP 1977 / 5C 065-25 597

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    Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Orgelconcerten In G, Wq 34 En In Es, Wq 35 - Albert De Klerk, Amsterdams Philharmonisch Kamerorkest, Anton Kersjes / His Master's Voice LP 1977 5C 065-25 597   Label: His Master's Voice – 5C 065-25...
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  • J. S. Bach: Magnificat D-Dur BWV 243, Kantate BWV 140 "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme" - Theo Adam, Agnes Giebel, Hermann Prey, Marga Hoffgen, Hans Joachim Rotzsch, Elisabeth Grummer, Das Gewandhausorchester / Emidisc LP / C 047-50 500 J. S. Bach: Magnificat D-Dur BWV 243, Kantate BWV 140 "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme" - Theo Adam, Agnes Giebel, Hermann Prey, Marga Hoffgen, Hans Joachim Rotzsch, Elisabeth Grummer, Das Gewandhausorchester / Emidisc LP / C 047-50 500
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    J. S. Bach: Magnificat D-Dur BWV 243, Kantate BWV 140 "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme" - Theo Adam, Agnes Giebel, Hermann Prey, Marga Hoffgen, Hans Joachim Rotzsch, Elisabeth Grummer, Das Gewandhausorchester / Emidisc LP / C 047-50 500

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    J. S. Bach: Magnificat D-Dur BWV 243, Kantate BWV 140 "Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme" - Theo Adam, Agnes Giebel, Hermann Prey, Marga Hoffgen, Hans Joachim Rotzsch, Elisabeth Grummer, Das Gewandhausorchester / Emidisc LP C 047-50...
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  • Bach Kunst Der Fuge Cello Suits Keller Quartet Annet Bylsma Recorded at the Bartholomeaus-Kirche, Dornheim, 2000 & at the Library of the Mathematical Institute of the Academy of Sciences, Budapest DVD (880242507594) Bach Kunst Der Fuge Cello Suits Keller Quartet Annet Bylsma Recorded at the Bartholomeaus-Kirche, Dornheim, 2000 & at the Library of the Mathematical Institute of the Academy of Sciences, Budapest DVD (880242507594)
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    Bach: Kunst Der Fuge Cello Suits / Keller Quartet / Annet Bylsma /Recorded at the Bartholomeaus-Kirche, Dornheim, 2000 & at the Library of the Mathematical Institute of the Academy of Sciences, Budapest / DVD

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    Bach: Kunst Der Fuge Cello Suits / Keller Quartet / Annet Bylsma /Recorded at the Bartholomeaus-Kirche, Dornheim, 2000 & at the Library of the Mathematical Institute of the Academy of Sciences, Budapest / DVD   Format: NTSC Running time: 115...
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  • Bach - A Musical Offering Musical Offering The Kuijken Ensemble, Leipzig J.S. Bach Musical Offering, BWV 1079 Recorded live at the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Leipzig, 28 July 2000 Directed by Michael Beyer DVD (880242503664) Bach - A Musical Offering Musical Offering The Kuijken Ensemble, Leipzig J.S. Bach Musical Offering, BWV 1079 Recorded live at the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Leipzig, 28 July 2000 Directed by Michael Beyer DVD (880242503664)
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    Bach - A Musical Offering / Musical Offering / The Kuijken Ensemble, Leipzig / J.S. Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079 / Recorded live at the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Leipzig, 28 July 2000 / Directed by Michael Beyer / DVD

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    Bach - A Musical Offering / Musical Offering / The Kuijken Ensemble, Leipzig / J.S. Bach: Musical Offering, BWV 1079 / Recorded live at the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Leipzig, 28 July 2000 / Directed by Michael Beyer / DVD   Format:...
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  • Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 2 DVD Set / Sir John Elliot Gardiner / Monteverdi Choir; English Baroque Soloists / Including Two Documentaries / Recorded at the Herderkirche, Weimar 23 & 27 December 1999 / DVD (880242450982) Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 2 DVD Set / Sir John Elliot Gardiner / Monteverdi Choir; English Baroque Soloists / Including Two Documentaries / Recorded at the Herderkirche, Weimar 23 & 27 December 1999 / DVD (880242450982)
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    Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 2 DVD Set / Sir John Elliot Gardiner

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    Bach: Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248 2 DVD Set / Sir John Elliot Gardiner / Monteverdi Choir; English Baroque Soloists / Including Two Documentaries / Recorded at the Herderkirche, Weimar 23 & 27 December 1999 / DVD   Format: NTSC Running time:...
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  • Hans Werner Henze: Der junge Lord / Libretto by Ingeborg Bachmann / Mathis - Grobe - McDaniel - Driscoll / Deutsche Oper Berlin / Christoph von Dohnanyi / DVD (880242723987) Hans Werner Henze: Der junge Lord / Libretto by Ingeborg Bachmann / Mathis - Grobe - McDaniel - Driscoll / Deutsche Oper Berlin / Christoph von Dohnanyi / DVD (880242723987)
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    Hans Werner Henze: Der junge Lord / Libretto by Ingeborg Bachmann / Mathis - Grobe - McDaniel - Driscoll / Deutsche Oper Berlin / Christoph von Dohnanyi / DVD

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    Hans Werner Henze: Der junge Lord / Libretto by Ingeborg Bachmann / Mathis - Grobe - McDaniel - Driscoll / Deutsche Oper Berlin / Christoph von Dohnanyi / DVD   Format: NTSC Running time: 136 Minutes UPC: 880242723987  ASIN:...
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  • The Berliner Philharmoniker in Tokyo - Concert at the Suntory Hall / Dmitry Shostakovich / Carl Maria von Veber / Antonin Dvorak / J.S.Bach / Recorded Live at the Suntory Hall, Tokio, 26 November 2000 / DVD (880242202482) The Berliner Philharmoniker in Tokyo - Concert at the Suntory Hall / Dmitry Shostakovich / Carl Maria von Veber / Antonin Dvorak / J.S.Bach / Recorded Live at the Suntory Hall, Tokio, 26 November 2000 / DVD (880242202482)
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    The Berliner Philharmoniker in Tokyo - Concert at the Suntory Hall / Dmitry Shostakovich / Carl Maria von Veber / Antonin Dvorak / J.S.Bach / Recorded Live at the Suntory Hall, Tokio, 26 November 2000 / DVD

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    The Berliner Philharmoniker in Tokyo - Concert at the Suntory Hall / Dmitry Shostakovich / Carl Maria von Veber / Antonin Dvorak / J.S.Bach / Recorded Live at the Suntory Hall, Tokio, 26 November 2000 / DVD   Format: NTSC Running time: 99...
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