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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 BWV 10,12,13 / Meine Seel erhebt den Herren; Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen; Meine Seufzer, meine Tranen / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.004 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 10,12,13 / Meine Seel erhebt den Herren; Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen; Meine Seufzer, meine Tranen / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.004
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 7-9 / Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam; Lieber Gott, wann werd ich sterben; Es ist das Heil uns kommen her / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.003 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 7-9 / Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam; Lieber Gott, wann werd ich sterben; Es ist das Heil uns kommen her / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.003
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Reconstructed Violin Concertos BWV 1052R, 1056R, 1064R, 1045 / Isabelle Faust, Muriel Cantoreggi, Christoph Poppen - violin / Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.138 Johann Sebastian Bach - Reconstructed Violin Concertos BWV 1052R, 1056R, 1064R, 1045 / Isabelle Faust, Muriel Cantoreggi, Christoph Poppen - violin / Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.138
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Musical Offering BWV 1079; Canons BWV 1072 - 1078, 1086, 1087 / Gottfried Von Der Goltz - violin, viola; Karl Kaiser - flute; Ekkehard Weber - Viola da Gamba; Michael Behringer / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.133 Johann Sebastian Bach - Musical Offering BWV 1079; Canons BWV 1072 - 1078, 1086, 1087 / Gottfried Von Der Goltz - violin, viola; Karl Kaiser - flute; Ekkehard Weber - Viola da Gamba; Michael Behringer / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.133
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Secular Cantatas BWV 202-204 / Weichet Nur, Betrübte Schatten; Amore Traditore; Ich Bin In Mir Vergnügt / Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.062 Johann Sebastian Bach - Secular Cantatas BWV 202-204 / Weichet Nur, Betrübte Schatten; Amore Traditore; Ich Bin In Mir Vergnügt / Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.062
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Secular Cantatas BWV 206, 207a, 207 / Schleicht, Spielende Wellen, Und Murmelt Gelinde; Auf, Schmetternde Töne Der Muntern Trompeten / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.064 Johann Sebastian Bach - Secular Cantatas BWV 206, 207a, 207 / Schleicht, Spielende Wellen, Und Murmelt Gelinde; Auf, Schmetternde Töne Der Muntern Trompeten / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.064
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Secular Cantatas BWV 210, 211 / Sibylla Rubens, Christine Schäfer, James Taylor, Thomas Quasthoff, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.066 Johann Sebastian Bach - Secular Cantatas BWV 210, 211 / Sibylla Rubens, Christine Schäfer, James Taylor, Thomas Quasthoff, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.066
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - A Book Of Chorale-Settings For Johann Sebastian: Advent And Christmas / Sibylla Rubens, Ingeborg Danz, James Taylor, Andreas Schmidt / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.078 Johann Sebastian Bach - A Book Of Chorale-Settings For Johann Sebastian: Advent And Christmas / Sibylla Rubens, Ingeborg Danz, James Taylor, Andreas Schmidt / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.078
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto, Fantasia & Fugue - Keyboard Works from the Weimar Period / Robert Hill - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.105 Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto, Fantasia & Fugue - Keyboard Works from the Weimar Period / Robert Hill - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.105
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Sacred Music In Latin - 1: Missa BWV 233; Kyrie Eleison BWV 233A; Missa BWV 234 / Donna Brown, Christine Schafer, Ingeborg Danz, James Taylor, Thomas Quasthoff, Wolfgang Schone / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.071 Johann Sebastian Bach - Sacred Music In Latin - 1: Missa BWV 233; Kyrie Eleison BWV 233A; Missa BWV 234 / Donna Brown, Christine Schafer, Ingeborg Danz, James Taylor, Thomas Quasthoff, Wolfgang Schone / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.071
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Works - Weimar, Köthen & Leipzig / Bine Katrine Bryndorf - organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.096 Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Works - Weimar, Köthen & Leipzig / Bine Katrine Bryndorf - organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.096
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Works - Weimar, Köthen & Leipzig / Bine Katrine Bryndorf - organ

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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Works - Weimar, Köthen & Leipzig / Bine Katrine Bryndorf - organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.096 UPC 4010276015963   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Der Zufriedengestellte Aeolus (BWV 205) - Quodlibet (BWV 524) / Sibylla Rubens, Yvonne Naef, Ingeborg Danz, Christoph Genz, Markus Ullmann, Andreas Schmidt / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.063 Johann Sebastian Bach - Der Zufriedengestellte Aeolus (BWV 205) - Quodlibet (BWV 524) / Sibylla Rubens, Yvonne Naef, Ingeborg Danz, Christoph Genz, Markus Ullmann, Andreas Schmidt / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.063
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