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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 77-79 / Du Sollt Gott,Deinen Herren,Lieben, Jesu,Der Du Meine Seele, Gott Der Herr Ist Sonn Und Schild / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.025 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 77-79 / Du Sollt Gott,Deinen Herren,Lieben, Jesu,Der Du Meine Seele, Gott Der Herr Ist Sonn Und Schild / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.025
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 94-96 / Was frag ich nach der Welt, Christus, der ist mein Leben, Herr Christ,der einge Gottessohn / Bach-ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.030 Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 94-96 / Was frag ich nach der Welt, Christus, der ist mein Leben, Herr Christ,der einge Gottessohn / Bach-ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.030
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas BWV 83-86 / Bach-Ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.124 UPC 4010276015277   Erfreute Zeit im neuen Bunde (Joyful time in the new covenant),...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonatas For Viola Da Gamba & Harpsichord BWV 1027-1029 / Hille Perl - viola de Gamba, Michael Behringer - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.124 Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonatas For Viola Da Gamba & Harpsichord BWV 1027-1029 / Hille Perl - viola de Gamba, Michael Behringer - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.124
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantatas - BWV 80-82 / Bach-ensemble, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.026 UPC 4010276015260   Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott ("A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"), BWV 80 (also: BWV 80.3),...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Clavier-Büchlein For Anna Magdalena Bach 1725 / Michael Behringer - harpsichord, organ / Sibylla Rubens, Johannes-Christoph Happel / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.136 Johann Sebastian Bach - Clavier-Büchlein For Anna Magdalena Bach 1725 / Michael Behringer - harpsichord, organ / Sibylla Rubens, Johannes-Christoph Happel / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.136
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Works For Violin & Basso Continuo BWV 1021, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1019a / Georg Egger - violin, Boris Kleiner - harpsichord, Ekkehard Weber - viola da Gamba / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.123 Johann Sebastian Bach - Works For Violin & Basso Continuo BWV 1021, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1019a / Georg Egger - violin, Boris Kleiner - harpsichord, Ekkehard Weber - viola da Gamba / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.123
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Klavierbuchlein For Wilhelm Friedemann Bach / Joseph Payne - harpsichord, organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.137 Johann Sebastian Bach - Klavierbuchlein For Wilhelm Friedemann Bach / Joseph Payne - harpsichord, organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.137
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Works - Ohrdruf, Lüneburg & Arnstadt / Andrea Marcon - organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.087 Johann Sebastian Bach - Organ Works - Ohrdruf, Lüneburg & Arnstadt / Andrea Marcon - organ / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.087
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Six Partitas BWV 825-830 / Trevor Pinnock - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.115 Johann Sebastian Bach - Six Partitas BWV 825-830 / Trevor Pinnock - harpsichord / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.115
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  • Bach, Johann Sebastian: The Well-Tempered Clavier III-IV / Bartók Béla / Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó / 2019 / Bach, Johann Sebastian: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier III-IV Bach, Johann Sebastian: The Well-Tempered Clavier III-IV / Bartók Béla / Editio Musica Budapest Zeneműkiadó / 2019 / Bach, Johann Sebastian: Das Wohltemperierte Klavier III-IV
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    Bach, Johann Sebastian: The Well-Tempered Clavier III-IV | Bartók Béla Edition (Music Score)

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