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Johann Sebastian Bach

During his lifetime, German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was considered an outstanding organist. But only posthumously did he come to be revered as one of the most significant composers of all time.

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A mother laments over the grave of her son in Bucha, Ukraine

Soundtrack of our time: 300 years of Bach's St. John Passion

Soundtrack of our time: 300 years of Bach's St. John Passion

The masterpiece, an unparalleled appeal for more humanity, first premiered on Good Friday in 1724.
MusicMarch 28, 2024
Erfurt Cathedral Hill lit up at night.

10 reasons to love Thuringia

10 reasons to love Thuringia

Thuringia, Germany's most central location, is home to plenty of nature, history and some regional specialties.
TravelJanuary 25, 202410 images
Avi Avital and Brooklyn Rider perform on their instruments

From Bach to Brazil with mandolinist Avi Avital

From Bach to Brazil with mandolinist Avi Avital

Mandolinist Avi Avital join forces with string quartet Brooklyn Rider to present old, new and genre-blending works.
MusicDecember 19, 2023
A statue of JS Bach viewed between leaves

How Bach made the old new again in his cantatas

How Bach made the old new again in his cantatas

This DW Festival Concert episode from the Bach Festival presents some of his creative, drama-packed cantatas.
MusicDecember 7, 2023
Portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach

300 years of Johann Sebastian Bach

300 years of Johann Sebastian Bach

In this episode of DW Festival Concert, we'll hear music from Leipzig's celebration of 300 years of Bach.
MusicOctober 26, 2023
Picture of a monument dedicated to the Thomaskantor and composer Johann Sebastian Bach in front of the Thomaskirche in the German city of Leipzig.

Bach Festival 2023: Cantatas for eternity

Bach Festival 2023: Cantatas for eternity

Three hundred years ago, Johann Sebastian Bach came to Leipzig as cantor. The Bachfest celebrated this extensively.
MusicJune 19, 2023
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In the spotlight

Monument to the Thomaskantor and composer Johann Sebastian Bach in front of the Thomaskirche in Leipzig

Bachfest Leipzig — Who was Bach?

Johann Sebastian Bach had many musical ancestors. The Leipzig Bach Festival works of his ancestors and sons.
MusicJune 8, 2022
Concertgoers seen from behind, sit in pews in a Gothic church

Bach's Christmas Oratorio

It's Xmas time! In this episode, we take you through some festive music with Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas Oratorio.
MusicDecember 22, 2021
Michael Maul, man holding up book that reads, Bach

Bach's 'inexhaustible cosmos'

Johann Sebastian Bach's music is revered around the world. A new biography reveals the man behind the musician.
MusicDecember 6, 2021