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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 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: 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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  • J.S. Bach: Trauerode BWV 198; Cantate BWV 78 - La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD 1988 / 901270 J.S. Bach: Trauerode BWV 198; Cantate BWV 78 - La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD 1988 / 901270
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    J.S. Bach: Trauerode BWV 198; Cantate BWV 78 - La Chapelle Royale, Philippe Herreweghe / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD 1988 / 901270 UPC 3149025011114   Laß, Fürstin, laß noch einen Strahl (Let, Princess, let still one more...
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  • J. S. Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium Kantaten 1-4 - Windsbacher Knabenchor / Song Digital Audio CD 2000 / 2585 J. S. Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium Kantaten 1-4 - Windsbacher Knabenchor / Song Digital Audio CD 2000 / 2585
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    J. S. Bach: Weihnachts-Oratorium Kantaten 1-4 - Windsbacher Knabenchor / Song Digital Audio CD 2000 / 2585 UPC 4006408025856   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German...
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  • Traincha, Metropole Orchestra - Who'll Speak For Love - Burt Bacharach Songbook II / Blue Note Audio CD 2008 / 5099952055126 Traincha, Metropole Orchestra - Who'll Speak For Love - Burt Bacharach Songbook II / Blue Note Audio CD 2008 / 5099952055126
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concertos - Concerto Köln / Edel:Kultur 2x LP 2017 / 0300997BC Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concertos - Concerto Köln / Edel:Kultur 2x LP 2017 / 0300997BC
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 4 / Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman / Sony Music Entertainment Audio CD 2013 / 88883777232 Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 4 / Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman / Sony Music Entertainment Audio CD 2013 / 88883777232
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral Suites Nos. 1 - 4 / Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman / Sony Music Entertainment Audio CD 2013 / 88883777232 UPC 0888837772327   The four orchestral suites BWV 1066–1069 (called ouvertures by their...
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  • Ludwig van Beethoven - Christus Am Ölberge / Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2014 / CD 98.030 Ludwig van Beethoven - Christus Am Ölberge / Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2014 / CD 98.030
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  • Bach - The Great Fantasias, Preludes And Fugues - Christopher Herrick, Organ of the Jesuitenkirche, Lucerne / Dyad / 2 Compact Discs For The Price Of One / Hyperion 2x Audio CD / CDD22062 Bach - The Great Fantasias, Preludes And Fugues - Christopher Herrick, Organ of the Jesuitenkirche, Lucerne / Dyad / 2 Compact Discs For The Price Of One / Hyperion 2x Audio CD / CDD22062
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  • Grandes Orgues A Notre-Dame De Paris - Bach, Mozart, Franck, Widor, Vierne, Messiaen - Pierre Cochereau / Universal Music Classic France Audio Cd 2006 / 476 8993 Grandes Orgues A Notre-Dame De Paris - Bach, Mozart, Franck, Widor, Vierne, Messiaen - Pierre Cochereau / Universal Music Classic France Audio Cd 2006 / 476 8993
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerti BWV 972-987 / Arrangements Of Various Other Composers Works / Peter Watchorn - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.111 Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerti BWV 972-987 / Arrangements Of Various Other Composers Works / Peter Watchorn - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.111
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