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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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    Lute Works BWV 998-1000 / Bach Edition / Brilliant Classics Audio CD / 99375/8 UPC 5028421937588   Prelude, Fugue, and Allegro in E-flat major, BWV 998, is a musical composition written by Johann Sebastian Bach for Lute or Harpsichord. The piece...
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  • The Voice of the Psalms - Gregorian And Ambrosian Chants, Psalm Chorales By Bach / Schola Hungarica, Conducted by Laszlo Dobszay & Janka Szendrei / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2005 Stereo / HCD 32316 The Voice of the Psalms - Gregorian And Ambrosian Chants, Psalm Chorales By Bach / Schola Hungarica, Conducted by Laszlo Dobszay & Janka Szendrei / Hungaroton Classic Audio CD 2005 Stereo / HCD 32316
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  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Klaviersonate B-Dur KV 333, F-Dur KV 332, Andante F-Dur KV 616, Variationen C-Dur KV 265 / Christoph Eschenbach - piano / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo / 138 949 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Klaviersonate B-Dur KV 333, F-Dur KV 332, Andante F-Dur KV 616, Variationen C-Dur KV 265 / Christoph Eschenbach - piano / Deutsche Grammophon LP Stereo / 138 949
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  • Bach - Partitas (Vol.1) - Glenn Gould / Grands Interprètes / CBS LP Stereo / CBS 75521 Bach - Partitas (Vol.1) - Glenn Gould / Grands Interprètes / CBS LP Stereo / CBS 75521
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    Bach - Partitas (Vol.1) - Glenn Gould / Grands Interprètes / CBS LP Stereo CBS 75521   Glenn Herbert Gould (/ɡuːld/; né Gold; 25 September 1932 – 4 October 1982) was a Canadian classical pianist. He was one of the best...
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    Bach - Partitas Vol.2 - Glenn Gould / Grands Interprètes / CBS LP Stereo CBS 75522   Glenn Herbert Gould (/ɡuːld/; né Gold; 25 September 1932 – 4 October 1982) was a Canadian classical pianist. He was one of the best...
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  • Beethoven - Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-dur op. 73 / Christoph Eschenbach, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa / Deutsche Grammophon LP 1974 Stereo / 2535 296 Beethoven - Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-dur op. 73 / Christoph Eschenbach, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa / Deutsche Grammophon LP 1974 Stereo / 2535 296
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    Beethoven - Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 Es-dur op. 73 / Christoph Eschenbach, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa / Deutsche Grammophon LP 1974 Stereo  2535 296   The Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭ major, Op. 73, by Ludwig van Beethoven, popularly...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Die Kunst Der Fuge BWV 1080 / Johannes-Ernst Köhler an der Hidelbrandorgel der Wenzelskirche zu Naumburg / ETERNA 2x LP 1977 Stereo / 8 25 915-916Johann Sebastian Bach - Die Kunst Der Fuge BWV 1080 / Johannes-Ernst Köhler an der Hidelbrandorgel der Wenzelskirche zu Naumburg / ETERNA 2x LP 1977 Stereo / 8 25 915-916 Johann Sebastian Bach - Die Kunst Der Fuge BWV 1080 / Johannes-Ernst Köhler an der Hidelbrandorgel der Wenzelskirche zu Naumburg / ETERNA 2x LP 1977 Stereo / 8 25 915-916
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Die Kunst Der Fuge BWV 1080 / Johannes-Ernst Köhler an der Hidelbrandorgel der Wenzelskirche zu Naumburg / ETERNA 2x LP 1977 Stereo 8 25 915-916   The Art of Fugue, or The Art of the Fugue (German: Die Kunst der...
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  • Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonatas / Carlo Zecchi, Miklós Perényi / Radioton LP 1987 Stereo / SLPX 12794 Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonatas / Carlo Zecchi, Miklós Perényi / Radioton LP 1987 Stereo / SLPX 12794
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    Johann Sebastian Bach - Sonatas / Carlo Zecchi, Miklós Perényi / Radioton LP 1987 Stereo  SLPX 12794   Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician...
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  • J. S. Bach - Musical Offering / Ars Rediviva Ensemble / Supraphon LP / SUA 10072 J. S. Bach - Musical Offering / Ars Rediviva Ensemble / Supraphon LP / SUA 10072
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    J. S. Bach - Musical Offering / Ars Rediviva Ensemble / Supraphon LP SUA 10072   The Musical Offering (German: Musikalisches Opfer or Das Musikalische Opfer), BWV 1079, is a collection of keyboard canons and fugues and other pieces of music by...
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  • Bach - Die Solokonzerte 3 (Rekonstruierte Konzerte) / Für Violiene Und Orchestrer D-dur, Für Oboe d'amore und Orchester D-dur, Konzertsatz Für Violiene Und Orchestrer D-dur / Eberhard Palm, Roald Reinecke / ETERNA LP 1988 Stereo / 7 25 044 Bach - Die Solokonzerte 3 (Rekonstruierte Konzerte) / Für Violiene Und Orchestrer D-dur, Für Oboe d'amore und Orchester D-dur, Konzertsatz Für Violiene Und Orchestrer D-dur / Eberhard Palm, Roald Reinecke / ETERNA LP 1988 Stereo / 7 25 044
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  • J. S. Bach - Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue, Partita In G, Toccata In D, English Suite In F / András Schiff - piano / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono / SLPX 11690 J. S. Bach - Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue, Partita In G, Toccata In D, English Suite In F / András Schiff - piano / Hungaroton LP Stereo, Mono / SLPX 11690
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