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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 - Goldberg-Variationen = Variations Goldberg = Goldberg Variations BWV 988 / Evgeni Koroliov - clavier / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.112 Johann Sebastian Bach - Goldberg-Variationen = Variations Goldberg = Goldberg Variations BWV 988 / Evgeni Koroliov - clavier / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie / Hänssler Classic 2x Audio CD 1999 / CD 92.112
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Restored Oboe Concerti BWV 1053R, 1055R, 1056R, 1059R, 1060R / Ingo Goritzki - oboe, Christoph Poppen - violin, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.131 Johann Sebastian Bach - Restored Oboe Concerti BWV 1053R, 1055R, 1056R, 1059R, 1060R / Ingo Goritzki - oboe, Christoph Poppen - violin, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling / Hänssler Classic Audio CD 2000 / CD 92.131
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  • J.S. Bach - Flute Sonatas - James Galway, Phillip Moll, Sarah Cunningham / Sony Music Audio CD 2009 / 88697587372 J.S. Bach - Flute Sonatas - James Galway, Phillip Moll, Sarah Cunningham / Sony Music Audio CD 2009 / 88697587372
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    J.S. Bach - Flute Sonatas - James Galway, Phillip Moll, Sarah Cunningham / Sony Music Audio CD 2009 / 88697587372 UPC 886975873722   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer...
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  • Bach - Organ Cornucopia - Christopher Herrick / Metzler Organ Of Pfarrkirche St Michael, Kaisten, Switzerland / Hyperion Audio CD 1999 / CDA67139 Bach - Organ Cornucopia - Christopher Herrick / Metzler Organ Of Pfarrkirche St Michael, Kaisten, Switzerland / Hyperion Audio CD 1999 / CDA67139
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  • Bach - Six Trio Sonatas - The King's Consort, Robert King / Hyperion Audio CD 1996 / CDA66843 Bach - Six Trio Sonatas - The King's Consort, Robert King / Hyperion Audio CD 1996 / CDA66843
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    Bach - Six Trio Sonatas - The King's Consort, Robert King / Hyperion Audio CD 1996 / CDA66843 UPC 034571168432 / UPC: 003457116843   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German...
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  • Bach To The Beatles - Elena Duran (flute), Stéphane Grappelli (violin), Laurie Holloway (piano) / ASV Digital Audio CD 1991 Stereo / CD WHL 2056 Bach To The Beatles - Elena Duran (flute), Stéphane Grappelli (violin), Laurie Holloway (piano) / ASV Digital Audio CD 1991 Stereo / CD WHL 2056
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  • J.S. Bach - Markus-Passion / Sibylla Rubens, Bernhard Landauer, Christoph Prégardien, Paul Agnew, Peter Kooy, Klaus Martens, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, Boys of the Sakramentskoor Breda / Apex 2x Audio CD 2013 / 2564 64507-7 J.S. Bach - Markus-Passion / Sibylla Rubens, Bernhard Landauer, Christoph Prégardien, Paul Agnew, Peter Kooy, Klaus Martens, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir, Boys of the Sakramentskoor Breda / Apex 2x Audio CD 2013 / 2564 64507-7
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  • Bach at Kothen Bradenburg Concertos Nos. 5, 3 & 4 Laserdisc CD Video 1996 (013023476264) Bach at Kothen Bradenburg Concertos Nos. 5, 3 & 4 Laserdisc CD Video 1996 (013023476264)
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  • J.S. Bach - Karl Münchinger, Stuttgarter Kammerorchester – Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 Decca CD Audio (028944823127 J.S. Bach - Karl Münchinger, Stuttgarter Kammerorchester – Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 Decca CD Audio (028944823127
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    J.S. Bach - Karl Münchinger, Stuttgarter Kammerorchester – Orchestral Suites 1 - 4 / Decca CD Audio UPC 028944823127 Made in EU   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - The Art Of Fugue BWV 1080 - Robert Hill (harpsichord) / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.134 Johann Sebastian Bach - The Art Of Fugue BWV 1080 - Robert Hill (harpsichord) / Hänssler Edition Bachakademie 2x Audio CD 1998 / CD 92.134
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