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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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  • Play Bach Nº3 - Jacques Loussier, Christian Garros, Pierre Michelot / Decca Audio CD Stereo / 157 892-2 Play Bach Nº3 - Jacques Loussier, Christian Garros, Pierre Michelot / Decca Audio CD Stereo / 157 892-2
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  • Violin Concertos of John Adams & Philip Glass - Robert McDuffie (violin), Christoph Eschenbach, Houston Symphony / Telarc Audio CD 1999 / CD-80494 Violin Concertos of John Adams & Philip Glass - Robert McDuffie (violin), Christoph Eschenbach, Houston Symphony / Telarc Audio CD 1999 / CD-80494
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  • J.Ch. Bach - Bassoon Concerto In E Flat Major; C. Stamitz - Double Concerto For Clarinet And Bassoon / József Vajda, Béla Kovács, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel / Hungaroton Audio Cassette 1985 Stereo / MK 12530 J.Ch. Bach - Bassoon Concerto In E Flat Major; C. Stamitz - Double Concerto For Clarinet And Bassoon / József Vajda, Béla Kovács, Budapest Symphony Orchestra, György Lehel / Hungaroton Audio Cassette 1985 Stereo / MK 12530
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  • Laibach – Anthems / 2CD, containing 44 page booklet with essential Laibach paintings and songs from 1980-2004 / More than 150mins of music including previously unreleased material / Mute 2x Audio CD 2004 / CDMUTEL12 Laibach – Anthems / 2CD, containing 44 page booklet with essential Laibach paintings and songs from 1980-2004 / More than 150mins of music including previously unreleased material / Mute 2x Audio CD 2004 / CDMUTEL12
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  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Eckart Haupt, Kammerorchester »C. Ph. E. Bach« Der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Hartmut Haenchen – Die Flötenkonzerte / ETERNA / 1989 LP VINYL 725 060-061 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Eckart Haupt, Kammerorchester »C. Ph. E. Bach« Der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Hartmut Haenchen – Die Flötenkonzerte / ETERNA / 1989 LP VINYL 725 060-061
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    Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Eckart Haupt, Kammerorchester »C. Ph. E. Bach« Der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin, Hartmut Haenchen – Die Flötenkonzerte / ETERNA / 1989 LP VINYL 725 060-061

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  • Bach, The Robert Shaw Chorale & The Robert Shaw Orchestra, Saramae Endich, Adele Addison, Florence Kopleff, Mallory Walker, Ara Berberian, Robert Shaw – B Minor Mass RCA Victor Red Seal 1961 LP VINYL LSC-6157 Bach, The Robert Shaw Chorale & The Robert Shaw Orchestra, Saramae Endich, Adele Addison, Florence Kopleff, Mallory Walker, Ara Berberian, Robert Shaw – B Minor Mass RCA Victor Red Seal 1961 LP VINYL LSC-6157
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  • E. Power Biggs, Bach – The Four "Great" Toccatas And Fugues - The Four Aniphonal Organs Of The Cathedral Of Freiburg Played Simultaneously By / Columbia Masterworks – MQ 32933 / 1974 LP VINYL MQ 32933 E. Power Biggs, Bach – The Four "Great" Toccatas And Fugues - The Four Aniphonal Organs Of The Cathedral Of Freiburg Played Simultaneously By / Columbia Masterworks – MQ 32933 / 1974 LP VINYL MQ 32933
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  • Dieterich Buxtehude, Nikolaus Bruhns, Georg Neumark, Johann Sebastian Bach – Solomusik Des Barock / Harmonia Mundi /LP VINYL HMD 30 518 Dieterich Buxtehude, Nikolaus Bruhns, Georg Neumark, Johann Sebastian Bach – Solomusik Des Barock Harmonia Mundi LP VINYL HMD 30 518
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