“Music owes as much to Bach as religion to its founder.” Robert Schumann
It is astounding how abundant and inexhaustible are his works. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is more than the epitome of baroque music, and one wonders how a single person could accomplish so much in one lifetime. Show others the brilliance of Bach through Stretta!
After a number of engagements as an organist, in which he often confused more than supported parishes with his improvisational skills and harmonic experiments, in 1708, J. S. Bach was appointed Court Organist & Chamber Musician by the Duke of Saxony-Weimar. It was during this period that he composed most of his organ music. In 1714 he was promoted to Concert Master of the Court Orchestra, and one of his duties was to compose weekly cantatas for the Sunday Service, laying the foundations for the 300 or more Bach Cantatas, of which around 200 remain. For his next position, as Kapellmeister to the Prince of Anhalt-Köthen from 1717, Bach’s role no longer required him to compose sacred music, so it was here that many of any his instrumental works were developed, including The Brandenburg Concertos.
With his last role as Cantor of St. Thomas in 1723, Bach held his first and only official position working for the city, the city of Leipzig. He was responsible for the music at the four main churches in Leipzig, and he taught at St. Thomas’ Boarding School. The St. Thomas’ Boys’ Choir is still one of the most important, and traditional boys’ choirs in the world today. In his final years, despite his steadily declining sight, Bach still created works that are the sum, and pinnacle of counterpoint, such as The Musical Sacrifice or the The Art of Fugue.
As was common in the 18th century, Bach’s works were quickly forgotten after his death. People were only concerned with new music. It was Bach’s sons, and his successors at St Thomas’, who preserved his memory. Composers of the First Viennese School, like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven, especially admired Bach’s counterpoint, and learned a great deal from him. In the 19th century Bach Renaissance, the St. Matthew Passion was famously rediscovered, and performed in Berlin in 1829 by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. Another important milestone was the first complete edition of Bach’s works, which was created between 1850-1899. Today’s “New Bach Edition” was published between 1954-2007 by Bärenreiter and has become the authoritative Bach edition. The Original Manuscript of Bach’s B Minor Mass was declared a UNESCO World Document Heritage in 2015.
Johann Sebastian Bach came from a long line of musicians, whose family dated back centuries. Four of his sons continued this tradition, also becoming composers, ending up in London and Milan. With their works, they bridge the gap between baroque and classical music.
from: Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 751023
from: 12 little Preludes
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 751027
Come, Thou the Saviour of man (2nd Version)
for: 3 Solostimmen, Chor und Orchester
Study score
Item no.: 739745
from: Twelve Little Preludes
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 761718
All solo for one and two oboes d’amore from cantats and oratories
for: 1 und 2 Oboen d’amore
Music score
Item no.: 794553
from: J.S. Bach, Suite BWV 1006a
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 731776
for: 4 Blockflöten (SSAT), Klavier ad libitum
Ensemble score
Item no.: 784376
2 Versions: Guitare Solo et Duo De Guitares
for: 2 guitars
Ensemble score
Item no.: 1073568
for: Concert band
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1031529
for Wind Orchestra
for: Wind Orchestra
Score
Item no.: 1166203
Hosianna
for: Sopran (Tenor) oder Alt (Bariton) und Klavier
Music score
Item no.: 1341189
for: gemischter Chor (SAB) und Klavier
Music score
Item no.: 1552363
for: Akkordeon (M II / III)
Music score
Item no.: 1566076
for: 4 saxophones (SATBar/AATBar)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1671075
A collection of eighteen chorale preludes for organ.
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 1659874
C Edition
for: Melodic instrument in C
Book
Item no.: 972425
mit Einlagesätzen der Es-dur-Fassung für die Aufführung zur Weihnachtszeit
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Harmony parts (complete winds)
Item no.: 1673810
BWV 1043
für zwei Violinen, Streicher und Basso continuo
for: 2 violins, piano
Piano reduction, solo parts (pdf download)
Item no.: 1728
Edition Schott
for: 4 recorders (SATB quartet)
Ensemble score
Item no.: 760213
The departure
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 748982
B minor
for: Flute, strings, basso continuo
Study score
Item no.: 753248
for flute and piano
for: Flute, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 1689276
aus der Kantate "Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe", BWV 156
bearbeitet für Klarinette / Tenorsaxophon und Orgel
for: Clarinet (B-flat) [tenor saxophone], organ
Sheet music
Item no.: 1380
BWV 926, aus dem Clavierbüchlein für W. Fr. Bach
for: Harpsichord [piano]
Sheet music
Item no.: 1569
275 Choräle in alten Schlüsseln
Band 5 Nr. 85-99
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1689366
for: 3 flutes (trio)
Music score
Item no.: 1667147
aus der Suite Nummer 3
Festliche Musik Satz 1
for: Accordion orchestra
Set of parts
Item no.: 1661558
after the version for harpsichord
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 779251
for: Organ
Music score
Item no.: 1214292
Harmonia-Mixed Choir
for: Mixed choir (SATB); piano ad lib.
Choir score
Item no.: 915847
for: Violin
Music score
Item no.: 692875
from: Six Little Preludes
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 761731
Die Musizierstunde 78~Blaesermusik Fuer Kleine Gruppen
for: 4 brass instruments
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1664530
Choralbearbeitung, BWV 648
for: Oboe, 2 clarinets (B-flat), bassoon
Score, parts (pdf download)
Item no.: 1033
For God Has Loved the World so Well
for: 2 Solostimmen, Chor und Orchester
Study score
Item no.: 749284
g-Moll, BWV 782
for: Harpsichord [piano]
Sheet music
Item no.: 6189
for: 4 saxophones (SATBar)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1108516
Lyre Series
for: Cello
Music score
Item no.: 1547243
for: 4 Violas
Score, Parts
Item no.: 1108413
Come ye, our way is up to Jerusalem
for: 4 Soli, Chor und Kammerorchester
Study score
Item no.: 749285
for: TTBB opt. Two Flutes
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 1004999
Für drei Hörner
for: 3 horns
Score, Parts
Item no.: 673348
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 1008341
for: Vocal and Organ
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 1157932
Beside thy Cradle, BWV 248
for: Mixed choir (SATB), organ
Choir score
Item no.: 1037828
Thou Guide of Israel, Hearken-Du Hirte Israel, hoere
for: SSAA , Keyboard [Organ or Piano]
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 1041822
for: Trumpet, organ
Score, Parts
Item no.: 781327
Geistliche Musik
for: Unison Voices or solo Voice and Organ
Einzelstimme
Item no.: 905066
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