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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 - 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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  • Favourite Oratorio Choruses - Bach, Haendel, Haydn / Budapest Chorus, Miklós Erdélyi / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo / SLPX 12116 Favourite Oratorio Choruses - Bach, Haendel, Haydn / Budapest Chorus, Miklós Erdélyi / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo / SLPX 12116
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    Favourite Oratorio Choruses - Bach, Haendel, Haydn / Budapest Chorus, Miklós Erdélyi / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo SLPX 12116   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German...
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  • The New York Harp Ensemble - Aristid von Würtzler, director / Works By Albinoni, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven Etc. / Hungaroton LP Stereo / SLPX 12726 The New York Harp Ensemble - Aristid von Würtzler, director / Works By Albinoni, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven Etc. / Hungaroton LP Stereo / SLPX 12726
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  • Bach - Toccata And Fugue In D Minor (Dorian) BWV 538, Toccata In E Major BWV 566, Prelude And Fugues BWV 541,548, Chorale Preludes BWV 639,653/b / Zsuzsa Elekes - organ / Hungaroton LP 1982 Stereo / SLPX 12389 Bach - Toccata And Fugue In D Minor (Dorian) BWV 538, Toccata In E Major BWV 566, Prelude And Fugues BWV 541,548, Chorale Preludes BWV 639,653/b / Zsuzsa Elekes - organ / Hungaroton LP 1982 Stereo / SLPX 12389
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude and fugue in e flat major, bwv. 552, fantasy and fugue in a minor, bwv. 561, fantasy and fugue in g minor, bwv. 542, five choral preludes, fugue in g minor, bwv. 578 / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono / LPX 11448 Johann Sebastian Bach - Prelude and fugue in e flat major, bwv. 552, fantasy and fugue in a minor, bwv. 561, fantasy and fugue in g minor, bwv. 542, five choral preludes, fugue in g minor, bwv. 578 / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono / LPX 11448
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  • J. S. Bach - Prelude And Fugue In E flat major, BWV. 552, Fantasy And Fugue In A minor, BWV. 561, Fantasy And Fugue In G minor, BWV. 542, Five Choral Preludes, Fugue In G minor, BWV. 578 / Gábor Lehotka / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono / SLPX 11448 J. S. Bach - Prelude And Fugue In E flat major, BWV. 552, Fantasy And Fugue In A minor, BWV. 561, Fantasy And Fugue In G minor, BWV. 542, Five Choral Preludes, Fugue In G minor, BWV. 578 / Gábor Lehotka / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono / SLPX 11448
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  • Bach - Cantatas No. 56 "Kreuzstab" & No. 82 "Ich Habe Genung" / László Polgár, Capella Savaria / Hungaroton Antiqua LP 1985 Stereo / SLPD 12650 Bach - Cantatas No. 56 "Kreuzstab" & No. 82 "Ich Habe Genung" / László Polgár, Capella Savaria / Hungaroton Antiqua LP 1985 Stereo / SLPD 12650
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    Bach - Cantatas No. 56 "Kreuzstab" & No. 82 "Ich Habe Genung" / László Polgár, Capella Savaria / Hungaroton Antiqua LP 1985 Stereo SLPD 12650   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 –...
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  • J.S. Bach - Four Motets BWV 225, 226, 228, 229 / Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus, Gábor Lehotka (organ), Ferenc Sapszon / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo / SLPX 12104 J.S. Bach - Four Motets BWV 225, 226, 228, 229 / Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus, Gábor Lehotka (organ), Ferenc Sapszon / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo / SLPX 12104
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    J.S. Bach - Four Motets BWV 225, 226, 228, 229 / Hungarian Radio And Television Chorus, Gábor Lehotka (organ), Ferenc Sapszon / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo SLPX 12104   Bach's motets are his only vocal works that kept repertoire without...
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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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  • Bach - The Organ Works - Simon Preston / Collectors Edition / Deutsche Grammophon 14x Audio CD, Box Set / 00289 477 8628 Bach - The Organ Works - Simon Preston / Collectors Edition / Deutsche Grammophon 14x Audio CD, Box Set / 00289 477 8628
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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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