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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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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas: BWV54: Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde; BWV169: Gott Soll Allein Mein Herze Haben; BWV170: Vergnügte Ruh', Beliebte Seelenlust / James Bowman, The King's Consort, Robert King / Hyperion Audio CD 2008 / CDH55312 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas: BWV54: Widerstehe Doch Der Sünde; BWV169: Gott Soll Allein Mein Herze Haben; BWV170: Vergnügte Ruh', Beliebte Seelenlust / James Bowman, The King's Consort, Robert King / Hyperion Audio CD 2008 / CDH55312
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  • Heitor Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras 1 - 5; Suite For Voice And Violin; Bach Preludes And Fugues For An Orchestra Of Cellos / The Pleeth Cello Octet, Jill Gomez, Peter Manning / Helios Audio CD 2008 / CDH55316 Heitor Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras 1 - 5; Suite For Voice And Violin; Bach Preludes And Fugues For An Orchestra Of Cellos / The Pleeth Cello Octet, Jill Gomez, Peter Manning / Helios Audio CD 2008 / CDH55316
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  • Der Tag Des Gerichts = The Day Of Judgement / Singgedicht von Georg Philipp Telemann = Oratorio By Georg Philipp Telemann / Bach Consort Leipzig, Gotthold Schwarz / Rondeau Production Audio CD 2010 / ROP6036 Der Tag Des Gerichts = The Day Of Judgement / Singgedicht von Georg Philipp Telemann = Oratorio By Georg Philipp Telemann / Bach Consort Leipzig, Gotthold Schwarz / Rondeau Production Audio CD 2010 / ROP6036
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  • Grandes Orgues A Notre-Dame De Paris - Bach, Mozart, Franck, Widor, Vierne, Messiaen - Pierre Cochereau / Universal Music Classic France Audio Cd 2006 / 476 8993 Grandes Orgues A Notre-Dame De Paris - Bach, Mozart, Franck, Widor, Vierne, Messiaen - Pierre Cochereau / Universal Music Classic France Audio Cd 2006 / 476 8993
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  • Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Matthäus-Passion 1785 / Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, Zelter Ensemble, Joshard Daus / Capriccio Audio CD 2005 / 60 113 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach - Matthäus-Passion 1785 / Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, Zelter Ensemble, Joshard Daus / Capriccio Audio CD 2005 / 60 113
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  • Giulini - Bach - Mass In B Minor / Jenny Hill, Janet Baker, Peter Pears, John Shirley-Quirk, New Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini / BBC Legends / BBC 2x Audio CD 2001 Stereo / BBCL 4062-2 Giulini - Bach - Mass In B Minor / Jenny Hill, Janet Baker, Peter Pears, John Shirley-Quirk, New Philharmonia Chorus & Orchestra, Carlo Maria Giulini / BBC Legends / BBC 2x Audio CD 2001 Stereo / BBCL 4062-2
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