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J.S. Bach | Introducing Famous and Representative Works

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

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.

J.S. Bach | Introducing Masterpieces and Signature Works (181–190)

Capriccio on the Departure of a Beloved Brother, BWV 992J.S.Bach

2015 PTNA Special Class Second Round Yuta Yano — Bach: Capriccio “On the Departure of a Beloved Brother,” BWV 992

Capriccio on the Departure of a Beloved Brother, BWV 992J.S.Bach

Capriccio on the Departure of a Beloved Brother, BWV 992—written for keyboard—is one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most famous early works.

It consists of six movements, each with a striking subtitle such as “The friends try to dissuade him from his journey.” Since a complete performance takes about ten minutes, it’s best to start by tackling one movement at a time.

The piece has a compelling, story-like character, so you’ll naturally find yourself wanting to try the other movements, too!

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Musette in D majorJ.S.Bach

J.S. Bach / Musette in D major Performance: Kyoko Nakagawa

Musette in D majorJ.S.Bach

Bach’s famous piece “Musette in D major.” A musette refers to a style of French music that uses bagpipes, and this work also features accompaniment built around sustained low notes, a hallmark of the musette.

Although the piece opens abruptly with octaves in the left hand, legato is more important overall, and since there are no left-hand passagework runs, it should be easy even for beginners to play.

Because it interweaves legato and non-legato, it can be considered a very useful piece for learning the basics of the left hand.

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Fugue from the Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001, for Solo ViolinJ.S.Bach

[With Sheet Music] J.S. Bach: Fugue from Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001 (J.S. Bach: Sonata No. 1 for Solo Violin BWV 1001 II. Fuga)

Fugue from the Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001, for Solo ViolinJ.S.Bach

This is a masterpiece composed in 1720 by Johann Sebastian Bach, a composer emblematic of the Baroque era.

It is one of six works for solo violin, with particular attention given to the second movement, known as the “Fugue.” Demanding the advanced technique of playing multiple melodic lines simultaneously on a single violin, this work fully showcases Bach’s genius for composition.

Pushing the violin’s possibilities to their limits, it offers profound inspiration to both performers and listeners.

It is a highly recommended piece for anyone wishing to experience the depth and beauty of classical music.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced some of J.S. Bach’s masterpieces and signature works. Even though these pieces were composed over 300 years ago, many are still widely used today as background music. Beyond the videos featured here, there are numerous versions performed with different instrumental ensembles, as well as arrangements by other great composers. Be sure to listen to the same pieces in various instrumental renditions and alternative arrangements!