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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 - 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 - 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   The Christmas...
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  • J.S. Bach - Karácsonyi Oratórium / Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, Franz Crass, Maurice André, Karl Richter / Hungaroton 3x LP 1965 Stereo / SLPXL 12814-16 J.S. Bach - Karácsonyi Oratórium / Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, Franz Crass, Maurice André, Karl Richter / Hungaroton 3x LP 1965 Stereo / SLPXL 12814-16
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    J.S. Bach - Karácsonyi Oratórium / Gundula Janowitz, Christa Ludwig, Fritz Wunderlich, Franz Crass, Maurice André, Karl Richter / Hungaroton 3x LP 1965 Stereo SLPXL 12814-16   Johann Sebastian Bach Karácsonyi...
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    J.S. Bach – Johannes Passion / Hungaroton 3x LP Stereo, Mono LPX 11580-82   The Passio secundum Joannem or St John Passion (German: Johannes-Passion), BWV 245, is a Passion or oratorio by Johann Sebastian Bach, the older of the surviving...
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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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    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 -...
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  • Bach – Matthäus-Passion / ETERNA 4x LP Stereo / 8 26 141-144 Bach – Matthäus-Passion / ETERNA 4x LP Stereo / 8 26 141-144
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    Bach – Matthäus-Passion / ETERNA 4x LP Stereo 8 26 141-144   The St Matthew Passion (German: Matthäus-Passion), BWV 244, is a Passion, a sacred oratorio written by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1727 for solo voices, double choir...
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  • Bach - Matthäus-Passion - Peter Schreier / ETERNA 4x LP Stereo / 827 822 - 825 Bach - Matthäus-Passion - Peter Schreier / ETERNA 4x LP Stereo / 827 822 - 825
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    Bach - Matthäus-Passion - Peter Schreier / ETERNA 4x LP Stereo 827 822 - 825   Peter Schreier (* 29. Juli 1935 in Meißen; † 25. Dezember 2019 in Dresden) war ein deutscher Sänger (Tenor) und Dirigent. Peter Schreier (29...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Seven Concertos For Harpsichord & Orchestra / Zuzana Růžičková, Prague Chamber Soloists, Václav Neumann / Supraphon 3x LP 1973 Stereo / 110 1451/3 Johann Sebastian Bach - Seven Concertos For Harpsichord & Orchestra / Zuzana Růžičková, Prague Chamber Soloists, Václav Neumann / Supraphon 3x LP 1973 Stereo / 110 1451/3
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Seven Concertos For Harpsichord & Orchestra / Zuzana Růžičková, Prague Chamber Soloists, Václav Neumann / Supraphon 3x LP 1973 Stereo 110 1451/3   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21...
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  • J. S. Bach - Six Brandenburg Concertos / Ars Rediviva Ensemble Prague – Conductor Milan Munclinger / Golden Series / Supraphon 2x LP Stereo / GS 50 641/2 J. S. Bach - Six Brandenburg Concertos / Ars Rediviva Ensemble Prague – Conductor Milan Munclinger / Golden Series / Supraphon 2x LP Stereo / GS 50 641/2
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    J. S. Bach - Six Brandenburg Concertos / Ars Rediviva Ensemble Prague – Conductor Milan Munclinger / Golden Series / Supraphon 2x LP Stereo GS 50 641/2   The Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 1046–1051, original...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach – Motets (complete) / Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Choirmaster Josef Veselka / Supraphon 2x LP Stereo / SUA 50821-2 Johann Sebastian Bach – Motets (complete) / Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Choirmaster Josef Veselka / Supraphon 2x LP Stereo / SUA 50821-2
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    Johann Sebastian Bach – Motets (complete) / Czech Philharmonic Chorus, Choirmaster Josef Veselka / Supraphon 2x LP Stereo  SUA 50821-2   It is uncertain how many motets Johann Sebastian Bach composed, because some have been lost, and...
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  • J. S. Bach - Six Brandenburg Concertos / Ars Rediviva Ensemble Prague, Milan Munclinger / Golden Series / Supraphon 2x LP 1965 Mono, Stereo / GS 10641-2 J. S. Bach - Six Brandenburg Concertos / Ars Rediviva Ensemble Prague, Milan Munclinger / Golden Series / Supraphon 2x LP 1965 Mono, Stereo / GS 10641-2
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  • J. S. Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier - Part I / 24 preludes and fugues / Мелодия 3x LP Stereo / 33 CM 04213-18 (a) J. S. Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier - Part I / 24 preludes and fugues / Мелодия 3x LP Stereo / 33 CM 04213-18 (a)
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    J. S. Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier - Part I / 24 preludes and fugues / Мелодия 3x LP Stereo 33 CM 04213-18 (a)   Label: Мелодия – 33 СМ02987-92(a) Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Stereo, Box Set Country: USSR Genre:...
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  • Bach: H-Moll Mise / Agnes Giebel, Janet Baker, Nicolai Gedda, Hermann Prey, Franz Crass / BBC Korus, New Philharmonia Zenekar, Otto Klemperer / Hungaroton 3x LP 1981 Stereo / SLPXL 12349-51 Bach: H-Moll Mise / Agnes Giebel, Janet Baker, Nicolai Gedda, Hermann Prey, Franz Crass / BBC Korus, New Philharmonia Zenekar, Otto Klemperer / Hungaroton 3x LP 1981 Stereo / SLPXL 12349-51
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    Bach: H-Moll Mise / Agnes Giebel, Janet Baker, Nicolai Gedda, Hermann Prey, Franz Crass / BBC Korus, New Philharmonia Zenekar, Otto Klemperer / Hungaroton 3x LP 1981 Stereo / SLPXL 12349-51

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    Bach: H-Moll Mise / Agnes Giebel, Janet Baker, Nicolai Gedda, Hermann Prey, Franz Crass / BBC Korus, New Philharmonia Zenekar, Otto Klemperer / Hungaroton 3x LP 1981 Stereo SLPXL 12349-51   A h-moll mise (vagy Nagy h-moll mise, BWV 232) Johann...
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