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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: Weihnachtsoratorium Kantaten 1-6, Gesamtaufnahme - Catherine Bott, Michael Chance, Andrew King, Michael George, New London Consort, Philip Pickett / Decca 2x Audio CD 1999 / 476 2281 Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium Kantaten 1-6, Gesamtaufnahme - Catherine Bott, Michael Chance, Andrew King, Michael George, New London Consort, Philip Pickett / Decca 2x Audio CD 1999 / 476 2281
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach = Иоганн Себастьян Бах: Органная Месса - Хоральная Прелюдия / Мелодия 2x LP, Box Set, Stereo / 33СМ 03283-86 Johann Sebastian Bach = Иоганн Себастьян Бах: Органная Месса - Хоральная Прелюдия / Мелодия 2x LP, Box Set, Stereo / 33СМ 03283-86
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  • The Great Cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas No. 26, 61 and 130 - Friederike Sailer (soprano), Claudia Hellmann (alto), Helmut Krebs (tenor), Erich Wenk (bass), The Heinrich Schutz Chorus Of Heilbronn / Musical Heritage Society LP / MHS 516 The Great Cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas No. 26, 61 and 130 - Friederike Sailer (soprano), Claudia Hellmann (alto), Helmut Krebs (tenor), Erich Wenk (bass), The Heinrich Schutz Chorus Of Heilbronn / Musical Heritage Society LP / MHS 516
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  • Hans Eckart Schlandt: La Orga Bisericii Negre Din Brașov - Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bruhns, J. S. Bach / seria ''Orgi Istorice Din Romania'' / Electrecord LP Stereo, Mono / STM-ECE 01042 Hans Eckart Schlandt: La Orga Bisericii Negre Din Brașov - Buxtehude, Pachelbel, Bruhns, J. S. Bach / seria ''Orgi Istorice Din Romania'' / Electrecord LP Stereo, Mono / STM-ECE 01042
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach: Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079 - Yehudi Menuhin und Mitglieder des Bath Festival Kammerorchesters / ETERNA LP 1964 / 8 20 435 Johann Sebastian Bach: Musikalisches Opfer BWV 1079 - Yehudi Menuhin und Mitglieder des Bath Festival Kammerorchesters / ETERNA LP 1964 / 8 20 435
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  • László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988 / Hunnia Records LP 2020 / MRC 2001 László Borbély – J.S. Bach: Goldberg-Variationen, BWV 988 / Hunnia Records LP 2020 / MRC 2001
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio) - Cantatas 1-3 | DVD (0807280117196) Johann Sebastian Bach: Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio) - Cantatas 1-3 | DVD (0807280117196)
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  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Edition - Sonatas Clavierstücke: Linda Nicholson / Phoenix Edition Audio CD 2011 / 451 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Edition - Sonatas Clavierstücke: Linda Nicholson / Phoenix Edition Audio CD 2011 / 451
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  • J. S. Bach: Violin Concertos - Thomas Zehetmair, Amsterdamse Bach Solisten / Brilliant Classics Audio CD 1994 / 94666 J. S. Bach: Violin Concertos - Thomas Zehetmair, Amsterdamse Bach Solisten / Brilliant Classics Audio CD 1994 / 94666
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  • Bach - Piano Concertos BWV 1052, 1054, 1056, 1057 - Cyprien Katsaris, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra / Classical Diamonds / Teldec Audio CD 1997 Stereo / 0630-18576-2 Bach - Piano Concertos BWV 1052, 1054, 1056, 1057 - Cyprien Katsaris, Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra / Classical Diamonds / Teldec Audio CD 1997 Stereo / 0630-18576-2
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  • Bach Meets The Future: Original compositions by J. S. Bach, connecting the true musical meaning of the 17th century with the sound dimensions of the next millenium. - Realized By Bernhard Lindner / Nightingale Records Audio CD 1991 stereo / NGH-CD-338 Bach Meets The Future: Original compositions by J. S. Bach, connecting the true musical meaning of the 17th century with the sound dimensions of the next millenium. - Realized By Bernhard Lindner / Nightingale Records Audio CD 1991 stereo / NGH-CD-338
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  • Bach - Coffee Cantata = Kaffee-Kantate; Peasant Cantata = Bauern-Kantate - Linde-Consort, Hans-Martin Linde / Red Line / EMI Classics Audio CD 1998 Stereo / 724357302227 Bach - Coffee Cantata = Kaffee-Kantate; Peasant Cantata = Bauern-Kantate - Linde-Consort, Hans-Martin Linde / Red Line / EMI Classics Audio CD 1998 Stereo / 724357302227
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