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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 - Richter – The Master: Volume 8 / English Suite No.3 In G minor, BWV 808; English Suite No.4 In F major, BWV 809; English Suite No.6 In D minor, BWV 811; French Suite No.2 In C minor, BWV 813 / Decca 2x Audio CD 2007 / 475 8631 Bach - Richter – The Master: Volume 8 / English Suite No.3 In G minor, BWV 808; English Suite No.4 In F major, BWV 809; English Suite No.6 In D minor, BWV 811; French Suite No.2 In C minor, BWV 813 / Decca 2x Audio CD 2007 / 475 8631
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    Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Hamburger Symphonien / Academy of Ancient Music, Christopher Hogwood / Decca Audio CD / 470 364-2 UPC 028947036425   Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788), also formerly spelled Karl Philipp...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Oster-Oratorium, Himmelfahrt-Oratorium / Frimmer, Popken, Pregardien, Wilson-Johnson, Choir & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonardt / Decca Audio CD 2009 / 480 2132 Johann Sebastian Bach - Oster-Oratorium, Himmelfahrt-Oratorium / Frimmer, Popken, Pregardien, Wilson-Johnson, Choir & Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Gustav Leonardt / Decca Audio CD 2009 / 480 2132
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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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    Ludwig van Beethoven - Christus Am Ölberge / Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2014 / CD 98.030 UPC 4010276026686   Christus am Ölberge (in...
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  • Bach - Partita No. 3 in A Minor; Partita No. 4 in D Major; Toccata No. 7 in E Minor - Glenn Gould (pianist) / Glenn Gould Jubilee Edition / Sony BMG Music Audio CD 2007 / 88697147732 Bach - Partita No. 3 in A Minor; Partita No. 4 in D Major; Toccata No. 7 in E Minor - Glenn Gould (pianist) / Glenn Gould Jubilee Edition / Sony BMG Music Audio CD 2007 / 88697147732
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  • Glenn Gould (at the piano) - Bach – Concerto In F Major (''Italian''), Partita No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Partita No. 2 In C Minor / Glenn Gould Jubilee Edition / Sony Classical Audio CD 2007 / 88697147592 Glenn Gould (at the piano) - Bach – Concerto In F Major (''Italian''), Partita No. 1 In B-Flat Major, Partita No. 2 In C Minor / Glenn Gould Jubilee Edition / Sony Classical Audio CD 2007 / 88697147592
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - Version For 2 Pianos By Joseph Rheinberger & Max Reger - Duo Monti-Bianco / Da Vinci Classics Audio CD 2020 / C00361 Johann Sebastian Bach - Goldberg Variations BWV 988 - Version For 2 Pianos By Joseph Rheinberger & Max Reger - Duo Monti-Bianco / Da Vinci Classics Audio CD 2020 / C00361
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