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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 Solokonzerte 2, Rekonstruierte Konzerte - Für Oboe, Violine, Streicher Und Basso Continuo C-moll Bwv 1060, Für Oboe D'amore , Streicher Und Basso Continuo A-Dur Bwv 1055 / ETERNA LP 1988 Stereo / 725 043 Bach - Die Solokonzerte 2, Rekonstruierte Konzerte - Für Oboe, Violine, Streicher Und Basso Continuo C-moll Bwv 1060, Für Oboe D'amore , Streicher Und Basso Continuo A-Dur Bwv 1055 / ETERNA LP 1988 Stereo / 725 043
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  • Bach - Messe F-dur BWV 233, Messe A-dur BWV 234 / Renate Krahmer, Annelies Burmeister, Theo Adam / Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie, Martin Flämig / ETERNA LP 1978 Stereo / 8 26 335 Bach - Messe F-dur BWV 233, Messe A-dur BWV 234 / Renate Krahmer, Annelies Burmeister, Theo Adam / Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie, Martin Flämig / ETERNA LP 1978 Stereo / 8 26 335
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  • Korean Chamber Ensemble, Seoul / J. S. Bach, G. B. Pergolesi, O. Respighi / Leader: Min Kim / Sony Classical Audio CD 1997 / CCK-767 Korean Chamber Ensemble, Seoul / J. S. Bach, G. B. Pergolesi, O. Respighi / Leader: Min Kim / Sony Classical Audio CD 1997 / CCK-767
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    Korean Chamber Ensemble, Seoul / J. S. Bach, G. B. Pergolesi, O. Respighi / Leader: Min Kim / Sony Classical Audio CD 1997 / CCK-7673 UPC 8803581276732   The Korean Chamber Ensemble, founded in 1965 in Seoul by cellist Bong-Cho Jeon, quickly...
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  • Orgelmusik in St. Georgen Schwarzenberg / Istvan Ella spielt Werke von / D. Buxtehude, Joh. Seb. Bach, C. Ph. E. Bach, F. Mendelssohn, A. Guilmant, L. Vierne / Taxbal Audio CD 1999 / TXCD-008 Orgelmusik in St. Georgen Schwarzenberg / Istvan Ella spielt Werke von / D. Buxtehude, Joh. Seb. Bach, C. Ph. E. Bach, F. Mendelssohn, A. Guilmant, L. Vierne / Taxbal Audio CD 1999 / TXCD-008
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    Orgelmusik in St. Georgen Schwarzenberg / Istvan Ella spielt Werke von / D. Buxtehude, Joh. Seb. Bach, C. Ph. E. Bach, F. Mendelssohn, A. Guilmant, L. Vierne / Taxbal Audio CD 1999  TXCD-008  Made in Hungary   Label: Taxbal -...
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  • J.S. Bach – Magnificat D-dur, Kantate „Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens“ BWV 110 / Theo Altmeyer (tenor), Siegmund Nimsgern (bass), Tölzer Knabenchor, Collegium Aureum Auf Originalinstrumenten / Harmonia Mundi LP Stereo / HMI 73045 J.S. Bach – Magnificat D-dur, Kantate „Unser Mund Sei Voll Lachens“ BWV 110 / Theo Altmeyer (tenor), Siegmund Nimsgern (bass), Tölzer Knabenchor, Collegium Aureum Auf Originalinstrumenten / Harmonia Mundi LP Stereo / HMI 73045
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  • Bach – Orgelwerke 8 / Präludium Und Fuge D-dur BWV 532, Präludium Und Fuge C-moll BWV 549, Präludium Und Fuge D-moll BWV 539, Triosonate Nr. 4 E-moll BWV 528, Fuge G-dur BWV 576, Präludium Und Fuge C-dur / ETERNA LP Stereo / 8 25 759 Bach – Orgelwerke 8 / Präludium Und Fuge D-dur BWV 532, Präludium Und Fuge C-moll BWV 549, Präludium Und Fuge D-moll BWV 539, Triosonate Nr. 4 E-moll BWV 528, Fuge G-dur BWV 576, Präludium Und Fuge C-dur / ETERNA LP Stereo / 8 25 759
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  • Bach - Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, Wär Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit BWV 14, Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele BWV 143 / Monika Frimmer, Eberhard Büchner, Andreas Scheibner, Ludwig Güttler / ETERNA LP Stereo / 8 27 887 Bach - Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen BWV 51, Wär Gott Nicht Mit Uns Diese Zeit BWV 14, Lobe Den Herrn, Meine Seele BWV 143 / Monika Frimmer, Eberhard Büchner, Andreas Scheibner, Ludwig Güttler / ETERNA LP Stereo / 8 27 887
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  • Walter Gieseking – Complete Bach Recordings On Deutsche Grammophon / Deutsche Grammophon 7x Audio CD 2017 Mono, Box Set / 00289 479 7362 Walter Gieseking – Complete Bach Recordings On Deutsche Grammophon / Deutsche Grammophon 7x Audio CD 2017 Mono, Box Set / 00289 479 7362
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    Walter Gieseking – Complete Bach Recordings On Deutsche Grammophon / Deutsche Grammophon 7x Audio CD 2017 Mono, Box Set / 00289 479 7362 UPC 028947973621   Walter Wilhelm Gieseking (5 November 1895 – 26 October 1956) was a German...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Matthäus-Passion: St. Matthew Passion, La Passion Selon St Matthieu / Herbert von Karajan / Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Peter Schreier / Deutsche Grammophon 3x Audio CD Stereo / 419 789-2 Johann Sebastian Bach - Matthäus-Passion: St. Matthew Passion, La Passion Selon St Matthieu / Herbert von Karajan / Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Peter Schreier / Deutsche Grammophon 3x Audio CD Stereo / 419 789-2
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  • Bach - Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 / Arleen Augér, Annelis Burmeister, Peter Schreier, Theo Adam / Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie, Martin Flämig / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 3x LP Stereo / 8 25 084-087 Bach - Weihnachtsoratorium BWV 248 / Arleen Augér, Annelis Burmeister, Peter Schreier, Theo Adam / Dresdner Kreuzchor, Dresdner Philharmonie, Martin Flämig / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 3x LP Stereo / 8 25 084-087
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  • Bach – H-Moll-Messe / Lucia Popp, Carolyn Watkinson, Eberhard Büchner, Siegfried Lorenz, Theo Adam, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum zu Leipzig / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 3x LP Stereo / 8 27 713 - 715 Bach – H-Moll-Messe / Lucia Popp, Carolyn Watkinson, Eberhard Büchner, Siegfried Lorenz, Theo Adam, Rundfunkchor Leipzig, Neues Bachisches Collegium Musicum zu Leipzig / ETERNA Edition / ETERNA 3x LP Stereo / 8 27 713 - 715
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