Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750) was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra…
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Johann Sebastian Bach wrote his Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539, aroun 1720. It has since become one of his most popular works. The fugue was actually recycled from the Violin Sonata in G minor BWV 1000. Music, Popular, D Minor, G Minor, Bach, Prelude, Free Sheet Music, Sebastian Bach, It Works
Bach Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539 - Download free sheet music
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote his Prelude and Fugue in D minor, BWV 539, aroun 1720. It has since become one of his most popular works. The fugue was actually recycled from the Violin Sonata in G minor BWV 1000.
The Chorale Prelude BWV 720 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott' (A mighty fortress is our God), was written by Johann Sebastian Bach, based on the homonym hymn melody. He had used the hymn before to write Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (BWV 80), twice in his Choralgesänge (Choral Hymns), BWV 302 and BWV 303. He also used fragments of the melody in the Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio). Ruins, Posters, Tours, Republic Of Macedonia, Countries Of The World, Tourist, Balkan, Tourist Sites, Burg
Bach Chorale Prelude 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott', BWV 720 - Download free sheet music
The Chorale Prelude BWV 720 'Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott' (A mighty fortress is our God), was written by Johann Sebastian Bach, based on the homonym hymn melody. He had used the hymn before to write Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott (BWV 80), twice in his Choralgesänge (Choral Hymns), BWV 302 and BWV 303. He also used fragments of the melody in the Weihnachtsoratorium (Christmas Oratorio).
This particular piece is based on Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland, a text by Martin Luther, itself based on the second verse of Ambrosius of Milan's Intende qui regis Israel. Luther’s German chorale text first appeared in print in Erfurt, 1524. The melody, on the other hand, comes from a Roman Catholic Latin hynm based on a Gregorian chant. Bach probably was acquainted with the melody as present in the Weißenfels hymnal of 1714, and created many works around it. Roman, Roman Catholic, Hymnal, Verse, Martin Luther, Luther, Heiden, Catholic
Bach Chorale Prelude 'Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland', BWV 599 - Download free sheet music
This particular piece is based on Nun Komm der Heiden Heiland, a text by Martin Luther, itself based on the second verse of Ambrosius of Milan's Intende qui regis Israel. Luther’s German chorale text first appeared in print in Erfurt, 1524. The melody, on the other hand, comes from a Roman Catholic Latin hynm based on a Gregorian chant. Bach probably was acquainted with the melody as present in the Weißenfels hymnal of 1714, and created many works around it.
The English Suites, BWV 806–811, are a set of suites written by Bach for harpsichord and generally thought to be the earliest of Bach's 19 suites for keyboard. Bach's English Suites display less affinity with Baroque English keyboard style than the French Suites do to French Baroque keyboard style. #baroque #piano Weimar, Dresden, Statue, Leipzig, Leaning Tower Of Pisa, St Thomas, St Thomas Church, Sanat
Bach English Suite no. 2, BWV 807 - Download free sheet music
The English Suites, BWV 806–811, are a set of suites written by Bach for harpsichord and generally thought to be the earliest of Bach's 19 suites for keyboard. Bach's English Suites display less affinity with Baroque English keyboard style than the French Suites do to French Baroque keyboard style. #baroque #piano
Alla breve in D, BWV 589 - Probably dating from the Weimar Period, this work conveys a lively tempo with its name, but the main impression it gives is of grandeur and glory. Some questions have been raised regarding its authorship. The full piece takes about seven minutes to perform. Artists, Art, Portrait, Museums, Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Painting Reproductions, Oil Painting Reproductions, Fine Art
Bach Alla breve in D major, BWV 589 - Download free sheet music
Alla breve in D, BWV 589 - Probably dating from the Weimar Period, this work conveys a lively tempo with its name, but the main impression it gives is of grandeur and glory. Some questions have been raised regarding its authorship. The full piece takes about seven minutes to perform.
The court chapel at the Schloss in Weimar where Bach was court organist. - Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major (BWV 564) is an organ work by J.S. Bach. It isthough that the first manuscript copies were made between 1719-27, though the autograph does not survive. The piece is an early work, probably composed in 1710–1717. Orchestras, Castle, Germany Castles, Wentworth, Orchestra, Adagio, Gospel Of Luke
Bach Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, BWV 564 - Download free sheet music
The court chapel at the Schloss in Weimar where Bach was court organist. - Toccata, Adagio, and Fugue in C major (BWV 564) is an organ work by J.S. Bach. It isthough that the first manuscript copies were made between 1719-27, though the autograph does not survive. The piece is an early work, probably composed in 1710–1717.
The Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006, by J.S. Bach for solo violin is the last work in the set of Six Sonatas and Partitas. It takes approximately 20 minutes to perform. The entire partita was transcribed by Bach for lute solo, cataloged as BWV 1006a. The most commonly found recordings are usually of the Prelude, which demands advanced bowing technique and consists almost entirely of semiquavers. Baroque, Musicals, Viola Da Gamba, Lute, Musical Instruments, Baroque Composers, Art Music, Baroque Art, Scary Music
Bach Violin Partita no. 3, BWV 1006 - Download free sheet music
The Partita No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006, by J.S. Bach for solo violin is the last work in the set of Six Sonatas and Partitas. It takes approximately 20 minutes to perform. The entire partita was transcribed by Bach for lute solo, cataloged as BWV 1006a. The most commonly found recordings are usually of the Prelude, which demands advanced bowing technique and consists almost entirely of semiquavers.
Scored for harpsichord, two violins, viola, and contino section, this is probably based on a lost oboe d'amore concerto. This is a formally mature and concentrated work. There exists a figured continuo part for this concerto, which was added later, probably for a particular ocasion at wich a second harpsichord or chamber organ had to fill in the continuo section. It lasts about 14 minutes. Piano Sheet Music Classical, Piano Sheet, Musical Art, Music Instruments, Instruments
Bach Harpsichord Concerto no. 4 in A major, BWV 1055 - Download free sheet music
Scored for harpsichord, two violins, viola, and contino section, this is probably based on a lost oboe d'amore concerto. This is a formally mature and concentrated work. There exists a figured continuo part for this concerto, which was added later, probably for a particular ocasion at wich a second harpsichord or chamber organ had to fill in the continuo section. It lasts about 14 minutes.
This concerto is scored for two viole da braccio, two viole da gamba, cello, violone and harpsichord. The absence of violins is unusual, as it is the choice of using two viole da gambas, an already old fashioned instrument even by 1721 standards. There are many theories about this: one speculates that Prince Leopold actually played the viola da gamba and wanted to join the Kapellmeister. Brandenburg, Berlin, Berlin Germany, German Stamps, East Germany, German
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This concerto is scored for two viole da braccio, two viole da gamba, cello, violone and harpsichord. The absence of violins is unusual, as it is the choice of using two viole da gambas, an already old fashioned instrument even by 1721 standards. There are many theories about this: one speculates that Prince Leopold actually played the viola da gamba and wanted to join the Kapellmeister.
The Brandenburg Concerto no. 1, BWV 1046 was likely composed, toghether with the rest of the Brandenburg Concerts, during J.S. bach's stance as a Kapellmeister at Köthen, and its dedication is dated 1721. It calls for two corni da caccia, three oboes, bassoon, violino piccolo, two violins, viola, cello and basso continuo, and a normal performance lasts about 22 minutes. Piccolo, Oboe, Concerts, Cello, Performance
Bach Brandenburg Concerto no. 1 in F major, BWV 1046 - Download free sheet music
The Brandenburg Concerto no. 1, BWV 1046 was likely composed, toghether with the rest of the Brandenburg Concerts, during J.S. bach's stance as a Kapellmeister at Köthen, and its dedication is dated 1721. It calls for two corni da caccia, three oboes, bassoon, violino piccolo, two violins, viola, cello and basso continuo, and a normal performance lasts about 22 minutes.
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is the last movement of Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, composed by Bach in 1716 and 1723. Written during his first year in Leipzig, it is one of Bach's most enduring works, often performed at wedding ceremonies as well as during Christian festive seasons. Johann Schop composed the movement's underlying chorale melody, Werde munter, mein Gemüthe. Films, Instrumental, Opera, Classical Music Composers
Bach Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben - Download free sheet music
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is the last movement of Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147, composed by Bach in 1716 and 1723. Written during his first year in Leipzig, it is one of Bach's most enduring works, often performed at wedding ceremonies as well as during Christian festive seasons. Johann Schop composed the movement's underlying chorale melody, Werde munter, mein Gemüthe.
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Bach Wir Glauben all an einen Gott, BWV 437 (instrumental) - Download free sheet music
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The Partita in D minor for solo violin (BWV 1004) was written during 1717–1723. Professor Helga Thoene suggests that this partita, and especially its last movement, was a tombeau written in memory of Bach's first wife, Maria Barbara Bach (who died in 1720), though this theory is controversial. The partita contains five movements, given in Italian as: Allemanda, Corrente, Sarabanda, Giga and Caccona. Youtube, Dubstep, Western Music, Trip Hop, Musica, Radio
Bach Violin Partita no. 2, BWV 1004 - Download free sheet music
The Partita in D minor for solo violin (BWV 1004) was written during 1717–1723. Professor Helga Thoene suggests that this partita, and especially its last movement, was a tombeau written in memory of Bach's first wife, Maria Barbara Bach (who died in 1720), though this theory is controversial. The partita contains five movements, given in Italian as: Allemanda, Corrente, Sarabanda, Giga and Caccona.
Jesu, der du meine Seele (Jesus, Thou who my soul), BWV. 78, is a church cantata of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach composed the chorale cantata, based on the chorale of Johann Rist, in Leipzig in 1724 for the 14th Sunday after Trinity. #cantata #baroque Music Education, Public, Recorder Music, Royalty Free Music, Music Student
Bach Cantata ''Jesu, der du meine Seele'', BWV 78 - Download free sheet music
Jesu, der du meine Seele (Jesus, Thou who my soul), BWV. 78, is a church cantata of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach composed the chorale cantata, based on the chorale of Johann Rist, in Leipzig in 1724 for the 14th Sunday after Trinity. #cantata #baroque