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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: Die Grossen Chorwerke = The Great Choral Works - Altmeyer, Crass, Donath, Popp, Baker, Fassbaender, Tear, Fischer-Dieskau, Gedda, Prey, Moll, Sotin, Sutherland, Choir Of King's College / EMI Classics 11x Audio CD, Box Set 2011 / 5099909789623 Bach: Die Grossen Chorwerke = The Great Choral Works - Altmeyer, Crass, Donath, Popp, Baker, Fassbaender, Tear, Fischer-Dieskau, Gedda, Prey, Moll, Sotin, Sutherland, Choir Of King's College / EMI Classics 11x Audio CD, Box Set 2011 / 5099909789623
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  • Evszazadok Orgonamuzsikaja - Orgelmusik der Jahrhunderte = Centuries of Organ Music - J. S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Sweelinck, Liszt, Hidas, muveit eloadja: Almasy Laszlo Attila / Allegro Audio CD 1998 / MZA 026 Evszazadok Orgonamuzsikaja - Orgelmusik der Jahrhunderte = Centuries of Organ Music - J. S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Sweelinck, Liszt, Hidas, muveit eloadja: Almasy Laszlo Attila / Allegro Audio CD 1998 / MZA 026
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  • Bach: h-Moll-Messe - Lucia Popp, Carolyn Watkinson, Eberhard Buchner, Siegfried Lorenz, Theo Adam, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Peter Schreier / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 3x LP, Box Set, Stereo / 8 27 713-715 Bach: h-Moll-Messe - Lucia Popp, Carolyn Watkinson, Eberhard Buchner, Siegfried Lorenz, Theo Adam, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum Leipzig, Peter Schreier / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 3x LP, Box Set, Stereo / 8 27 713-715
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