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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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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Original & Transcription / Robert Hill - lute-harpsichord, harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.110 Johann Sebastian Bach - Original & Transcription / Robert Hill - lute-harpsichord, harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.110
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach – Cantatas BWV 54-57 / Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde; Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht; Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen; Selig Ist Der Mann / Bach-Ensemble / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.018 Johann Sebastian Bach – Cantatas BWV 54-57 / Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde; Ich Armer Mensch, Ich Sundenknecht; Ich Will Den Kreuzstab Gerne Tragen; Selig Ist Der Mann / Bach-Ensemble / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.018
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  • J. S. Bach - Complete Concertos / Pieter-Jan Belder, Christine Schornsheim, Andrius Puskunigis, Thomas Zehetmair, Musica Amphion, Amsterdam Bach Soloists / Brilliant Classics 9x Audio CD 2016 / 95303 J. S. Bach - Complete Concertos / Pieter-Jan Belder, Christine Schornsheim, Andrius Puskunigis, Thomas Zehetmair, Musica Amphion, Amsterdam Bach Soloists / Brilliant Classics 9x Audio CD 2016 / 95303
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  • J. S. Bach - Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 3 For Violin And Harpsichord / Igor Oistrach, Natalia Zertsalova / Мелодия Audio CD 1990 / SUCD 10-00017 J. S. Bach - Sonatas Nos. 1, 2, 3 For Violin And Harpsichord / Igor Oistrach, Natalia Zertsalova / Мелодия Audio CD 1990 / SUCD 10-00017
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