Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) published his well-known Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, in 1741, in the 4th part of his Clavier-Übung (collection of keyboard music). Its creation story, as told by Bach’s biographer Johann Nikolaus Forkel (1749–1818), wrote that Count Hermann
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After the death of his wife, Maria Barbara, Johann Sebastian continued his work at the Court at Cöthen. He wrote and performed cantatas for the birthday of the Prince and also for the New Year. In order to perform these
Bach had moved his family to Cöthen on 4 December 1718, where Prince Leopold had put together an orchestra of eighteen players, all chosen for their high musical standards from all over the country. The reformed Calvinist court at Cöthen
When we think of J.S. Bach’s tremendous output, we never seem to consider the music that ended up in his manuscripts but which was not by him. This isn’t Bach stealing, but evidence of Bach learning. The new recording by
An exciting next generation of pianists is stepping into the spotlight. Blending classical precision with daring, contemporary flair, they are pushing away the boundaries of tradition and creating new dynamic soundscapes. Their fearless and creative approach is rewriting the rules,
A raging family feud soured Bach’s working environment in Weimar in 1717. The Duke of Weimar, William Ernest, who resided at the “Wilhelmsburg” household, became a sworn enemy to his nephew, Ernst August, who lived at the “Rote Schloß.” As
Johann Gottfried Bernhard Bach was born on 11 May 1715, the sixth of seven children born to Johann Sebastian and Maria Barbara Bach and the fourth to survive childhood. The Baptismal records at the State Church in Weimar noted his
The Bach family was enjoying happy times in Weimar, and Maria Barbara was expecting again in 1713. On 21 February 1713, Bach was lodged in the castle at Weissenfels to celebrate the birthday of Duke Christian, and we know that