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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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  • Farkas - Bach, Mozart - Choeur J. S. Bach Lausanne, Budapest Concert Orchestra / Direction: Andras Farkas / Artlab Audio CD 1998 / 98490 CA Farkas - Bach, Mozart - Choeur J. S. Bach Lausanne, Budapest Concert Orchestra / Direction: Andras Farkas / Artlab Audio CD 1998 / 98490 CA
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  • The Sons of Bach: Symphonies, Concertos Chamber Music / Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, Johann Christoph Friedrich, Johann Christian / Brilliant Classics 10x Audio CD 2013 / 94700 The Sons of Bach: Symphonies, Concertos Chamber Music / Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, Johann Christoph Friedrich, Johann Christian / Brilliant Classics 10x Audio CD 2013 / 94700
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - English Suites BWV 806-811 / Robert Levin - piano / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.113 Johann Sebastian Bach - English Suites BWV 806-811 / Robert Levin - piano / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.113
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Sacred Vocal Works: Magnificat BWV 243a, BWV 232'', 34a, 69a, 120a, 197a / Sibylla Rubens, Ruth Sandhoff, Christiane Oelze, Ingeborg Danz, Anke Vondung, Marcus Ullmann / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.140 Johann Sebastian Bach - Sacred Vocal Works: Magnificat BWV 243a, BWV 232'', 34a, 69a, 120a, 197a / Sibylla Rubens, Ruth Sandhoff, Christiane Oelze, Ingeborg Danz, Anke Vondung, Marcus Ullmann / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.140
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier: Book II / Robert Levin - harpsichord, organ, fortepiano / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.117 Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier: Book II / Robert Levin - harpsichord, organ, fortepiano / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.117
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Congratulatory and Hommage Cantatas BWV 30a, 36c, 36b, 134a, 173a / Christian Oelze, Eva Oltivanyi, Marlis Petersen, Ingeborg Danz / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.139 Johann Sebastian Bach - Congratulatory and Hommage Cantatas BWV 30a, 36c, 36b, 134a, 173a / Christian Oelze, Eva Oltivanyi, Marlis Petersen, Ingeborg Danz / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.139
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerti BWV 972-987 / Arrangements Of Various Other Composers Works / Peter Watchorn - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.111 Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerti BWV 972-987 / Arrangements Of Various Other Composers Works / Peter Watchorn - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.111
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Original & Transcription / Robert Hill - lute-harpsichord, harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.110 Johann Sebastian Bach - Original & Transcription / Robert Hill - lute-harpsichord, harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.110
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 58 - 61 / Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid; Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten; O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort; Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.019 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 58 - 61 / Ach Gott, Wie Manches Herzeleid; Wer Mich Liebet, Der Wird Mein Wort Halten; O Ewigkeit, Du Donnerwort; Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.019
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 165-168 / O heiges Geist -und Wasserbad; Wo gehest du hin; Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes liebe; Tue Rechung! Donnerwort / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.050 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 165-168 / O heiges Geist -und Wasserbad; Wo gehest du hin; Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes liebe; Tue Rechung! Donnerwort / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.050
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