J.S. Bach | Introducing Famous and Representative Works
The songs that are popular today—across not only classical music but also pop and jazz—are deeply influenced by past composers.
Among them, classical music is often called the foundation of music, and it’s no exaggeration to say that Johann Sebastian Bach, known as the “Father of Music,” was one of the figures who laid that very groundwork.
Bach’s music, while carrying a religious hue, is characterized by philosophical depth and intricately refined structure down to the finest details, with melodies of exceptional beauty.
Please take a look into the world of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers in history.
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Concerto for Two Violins, BWV 903J.S.Bach
Beginning violinists generally play this piece.
Centered on two solo violins, it possesses a contrapuntal beauty in which the two melodies intertwine and seem to dissolve into the accompaniment.
It’s a piece that rewards close, attentive listening.
English Suite No. 2, BWV 807J.S.Bach
Performance by Russian pianist Grigory Sokolov.
The English Suites are a collection of six pieces said to have been written for a certain noble Englishman.
Suite No.
2 consists of a Prelude, Allemande, Courante, Bourrée I & II, and Gigue.
Invention No. 13, BWV 784J.S.Bach
Performance on the harpsichord by Helmut Walcha.
The Two-Part Inventions are a collection of 15 educational pieces by Bach.
They appear to have been created to acquire a cantabile, or singing, style of playing and to foster an interest in composition.
Invention No. 1J.S.Bach
It may give the impression of a simple two-voice piece, but it’s actually a very meticulously crafted work.
Glenn Gould’s performance is, as expected, distinctive—and you can even hear his humming.
However, if you listen to how well he sings the lines, you’ll realize that he interprets and performs this piece with remarkable insight.
Cantata No. 147 “Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life,” BWV 147J.S.Bach
Performed by the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra conducted by Ton Koopman.
This is a cantata for the Feast of the Visitation of Mary, consisting of two parts.
It features the chorale widely known in Japan as “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.”
Cantata No. 70 “Wake, Pray, and Keep Watch” BWV 70J.S.Bach
A performance conducted by Helmuth Rilling.
One of the 200 surviving church cantatas.
It begins with a chorus and is structured with aria, recitative, and chorale.
Cantata No.
70 is for the 26th Sunday after Trinity.
Cantata “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” BWV 140J.S.Bach
Composed in 1731.
Originally, “cantata” means “something that is sung,” and in the Baroque era it referred to a multi-movement work that includes solos, ensembles, and chorus.
Using the example of a bride longing for the arrival of the bridegroom, it teaches the principles of the Kingdom of God.
Many people have probably heard it at least once in commercials and the like.