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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: Glenn Gould – The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1; Preludes And Fugues 17-24 / Glenn Gould Jubilee Edition / Sony BMG Music Entertainment Audio CD 2007 / 88697147962 Bach: Glenn Gould – The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1; Preludes And Fugues 17-24 / Glenn Gould Jubilee Edition / Sony BMG Music Entertainment Audio CD 2007 / 88697147962
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  • Bach - H-Moll-Messe Chore Und Aren / Munchener Bach-Choir, Munchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo / 2535 313 Bach - H-Moll-Messe Chore Und Aren / Munchener Bach-Choir, Munchener Bach-Orchester, Karl Richter / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo / 2535 313
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  • Romantische Lieder: Friedrich Nietzsche Und Peter Gast Als Komponisten - Traudl Tiefenbacher (sopran), Wolfram Lorenzen (piano) / Heureka LP / 4697/4698 AG Romantische Lieder: Friedrich Nietzsche Und Peter Gast Als Komponisten - Traudl Tiefenbacher (sopran), Wolfram Lorenzen (piano) / Heureka LP / 4697/4698 AG
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  • J. S. Bach - Choräle Von Verschiedener Art BWV 657-664 - Yevgeniya Lisitsina - The Big Organ Of Riga Dom / Мелодия LP 1983 Stereo / С10 19635 005 J. S. Bach - Choräle Von Verschiedener Art BWV 657-664 - Yevgeniya Lisitsina - The Big Organ Of Riga Dom / Мелодия LP 1983 Stereo / С10 19635 005
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  • Carols For Choirs - The Bach Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble & Richard Popplewell (organ), Conductor: David Willcocks / Oxford University Press LP Stereo 1976 / OUP 150 Carols For Choirs - The Bach Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble & Richard Popplewell (organ), Conductor: David Willcocks / Oxford University Press LP Stereo 1976 / OUP 150
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Ruža Pospiš-Baldani, Zagrebački Solisti = The Zagreb Soloists / Jugoton LP Stereo / LSY-62225 Johann Sebastian Bach - Ruža Pospiš-Baldani, Zagrebački Solisti = The Zagreb Soloists / Jugoton LP Stereo / LSY-62225
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  • J. S. Bach – Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 / Ex Libris 3x LP, Box Set / XL 172 586/88 J. S. Bach – Weihnachts-Oratorium BWV 248 / Ex Libris 3x LP, Box Set / XL 172 586/88
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  • Bach - Brandenburg Concertos 4 - 6 - The English Concert - Trevor Pinnock / Virtuoso / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2011 / 478 3385 Bach - Brandenburg Concertos 4 - 6 - The English Concert - Trevor Pinnock / Virtuoso / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2011 / 478 3385
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    Bach - Brandenburg Concertos 4 - 6 - The English Concert - Trevor Pinnock / Virtuoso / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2011 / 478 3385 UPC 028947833857   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July...
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  • Bach - Toccata et fugue en re mineur; Passacaille; Fantaisies; Chorals - Lionel Rogg / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD / HMC 90771 Bach - Toccata et fugue en re mineur; Passacaille; Fantaisies; Chorals - Lionel Rogg / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD / HMC 90771
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  • Wilhelm Friedemann Bach - Œuvres Pour Clavecin - Christophe Rousset / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD 1990 / HMC 901305 Wilhelm Friedemann Bach - Œuvres Pour Clavecin - Christophe Rousset / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD 1990 / HMC 901305
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    Wilhelm Friedemann Bach - Œuvres Pour Clavecin - Christophe Rousset / Harmonia Mundi France Audio CD 1990 / HMC 901305 UPC 3149025041425   Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (22 November 1710 – 1 July 1784), the second child and eldest...
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  • Bach 2000 - The Complete Bach Edition / Teldec 153x Audio CD + Over 2400 Booklet Pages + Bonus Book 264-Page Hardcover + Bonus CD Documenting The History Of Performance Practice Of The St Matthew Passion 1999 / 63984-25704-28 Bach 2000 - The Complete Bach Edition / Teldec 153x Audio CD + Over 2400 Booklet Pages + Bonus Book 264-Page Hardcover + Bonus CD Documenting The History Of Performance Practice Of The St Matthew Passion 1999 / 63984-25704-28
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