J.S. Bach | Introducing Famous and Representative Works

Mass in B minorJ.S.Bach

Bach Mass in B minor (complete) – conducted by Richter / Munich Bach Orchestra (1961)

It is said that this was the first and only complete Mass that Bach composed in his lifetime.

He finished it the year before his death.

It is known that the Kyrie and Gloria had already been written once in 1733.

Cantata “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” BWV 140J.S.Bach

Cantata No. 140 “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme”

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.

The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1 in C majorJ.S.Bach

Bach / The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1 in C major

Bach was a German composer of the 17th century.

Because he came from a musical family, the most famous Bach is called “J.

S.

Bach” or “the Great Bach.” The Great Bach was a major composer who created and developed compositional techniques, and in The Well-Tempered Clavier every piece always consists of a pair: a prelude and a fugue.

The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1 in C major, BWV 846, PreludeJ.S.Bach

Bach / The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, No. 1 in C major

Johann Sebastian Bach, the great composer known as the Father of Music.

This piece is one of his most famous works alongside “Minuet” and “Air on the G String,” and its difficulty is at an intermediate level.

It is a somewhat unusual piece in that, in competitions, a straightforward performance without much rubato or dynamic shaping tends to be rated more highly.

Since the opening right-hand sixteenth notes and pedal work can easily create dynamic contrasts, aiming to play those sections lightly and with a delicate touch will lead to a better performance.

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Invention No. 8, BWV 779J.S.Bach

Bach / Invention No. 8 in F major (J. S. Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 8 in F Major, BWV 779)

This piece in F major, in 3/4 time, begins with ascending broken chords brimming with the energy of a fanfare, creating a bright and lively atmosphere.

The distinctive rhythm produced by the interplay of the upper and lower voices—chasing each other with a one-bar delay—is pleasing to the ear and sets listeners’ hearts dancing.

Although written for educational purposes, its musical appeal holds audiences spellbound.

The passages that use the left hand’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers are somewhat challenging, but with practice, this is a wonderful piece for experiencing tangible improvement in two-handed technique.

With its cheerful, brilliant character and a well-balanced technical challenge, it’s an excellent choice for a recital.

Minuet in G major, BWV Anh. 114; Minuet in G minor, BWV Anh. 115J.S.Bach

J.S. Bach: Minuet in G major

This is a famous piece by J.

S.

Bach with a clear, transparent piano sound.

Bach’s music takes a set theme (melody) and lets it flow while gradually transforming.

It seems like the same thing continues, yet it changes little by little, which is said to stimulate a brain tired from monotonous tasks and enhance concentration.

It might even help you feel motivated to study.

Cantata No. 70 “Wake, Pray, and Keep Watch” BWV 70J.S.Bach

JS Bach Cantata　BWV70　Rilling

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.