The 50 Most Essential Bach Masterpieces
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4hr 41min
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November 09, 2012
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The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846: I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
03:45
2
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for Organ, BWV 565
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klemens Schnorr
08:54
3
Suite No. 3 in D Major for Orchestra, BWV 1068: II. Air
Johann Sebastian Bach, Valentin Radu, Ama Deus Ensemble
04:27
4
Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins, Strings and B.C, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen Duvier, Feliz Elias, Joseph Brezina, Camerata Rhenania
04:00
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Aria and 30 Variations, BWV 988, "Goldberg Variations": I. Aria
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
02:11
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Suite No. 2 in B Minor for Orchestra, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie
Johann Sebastian Bach, Günter Kehr, Klaus Pohlers, Mainz Chamber Orchestra
01:17
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Cantata, BWV 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben": Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Valentin Radu, Ama Deus Ensemble
05:48
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Karel Brazda, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
06:35
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Six Schübler Chorales: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
04:04
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Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1056: II. Arioso: Largo
Johann Sebastian Bach, Günter Kehr, Christiane Jaccottet, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
02:47
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Cantata BWV 208, "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!": IX. Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep may safely graze)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Mary Jane Newman, Musica Antiqua New York
04:35
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Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major for Harpsichord, BWV 825: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
01:43
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Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: I. Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach, Bohdan Warchal, Slovak Chamber Orchestra
06:44
14
Sonata in E-Flat Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano
Johann Sebastian Bach, Milos Jurkovic, Moravian Trio
02:51
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Concerto No. 1 in C Minor for Two Harpsichords and Orchestra, BWV 1060: II. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Jörg Faerber, Christiane Jaccottet, Christine Sartoretti
05:09
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Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Sinfonia in G Major, "And There Where Shepherds"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
04:49
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Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
12:54
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Günter Kehr, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
06:59
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Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
01:47
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Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Strings, BWV 1041: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Alun Francis, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
03:52
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Magnificat, BWV 243: I. Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach, Valentin Radu, Ama Deus Ensemble
02:58
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Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578, "Little Fugue"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Kraft
04:11
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Prelude in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 999
Johann Sebastian Bach, Jakob Lindberg
02:04
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Günter Kehr, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
07:21
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Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006: I. Preludio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Rosand
03:36
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St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferdinand Grossmann, Laurence Dutoit, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Vienna Academy Chorus
04:04
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Eight Small Preludes & Fugues, BWV553-560: I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV553
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
04:00
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Concerto No. 2 in E Major for Violin and Strings, BWV 1042: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Alun Francis, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
07:43
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Concerto in D Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
07:45
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Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Johann Sebastian Bach, Otto Winter
09:33
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Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: I. Sinfonia in D Major
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferdinand Grossmann, Vienna Pro Musica Orchestra
04:51
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Sonata in C Major for Flute and B.C., BWV 1033: II. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Elisabeth Riessbeck, Klaus Gäckle
02:21
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Cantata, BWV 202, "Wedding Cantata": Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten
Johann Sebastian Bach, Mary Jane Newman, Kristin Norderval, Musica Antiqua New York
05:21
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Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: III. Gavotte 1 & 2
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
03:33
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Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: XL. Ich will nur Dir - XLI. Jesus richte mein Beginnen
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ferdinand Grossmann, Wiener Symphoniker, Vienna Academy Chorus
06:45
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French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: I. Allemande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
02:49
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Concerto in A Minor for Harpsichord, Flute, Violin and Orchestra, BWV 1044: II. Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
Johann Sebastian Bach, Jörg Faerber, Christiane Jaccottet, Georg Egger, Gunther Holler
05:57
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Fugue for Solo Guitar in G Minor, BWV 1000
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Jäckle
05:45
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Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: I. Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach, Masaaki Suzuki
12:58
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Günter Kehr, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
10:52
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Chorale for Organ, BWV 650: "Kommst du nun, Jesu von himmel her unter"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Armand Belien
03:28
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The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, "Musikalisches Opfer": Sonata sopr'il Soggetto Reale (Largo - Allegro - Andante - Allegro)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Munich Instrumental Ensemble, Karl Heinz Zöller, Martin Galling, Susanne Lautenbacher
17:44
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Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
03:51
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Motet No. 3 in E Minor, BWV 227, "Jesu, meine Freude": VI. Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich
Johann Sebastian Bach, Pforzheim Bach Orchestra, Rolf Schweizer, Pforzheim Motet Choir
02:21
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Suite in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 997 (Transcribed for Guitar): I. Preludio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Manuel Barrueco
02:55
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Magnificat, BWV 243: II. Ex exsultavit
Johann Sebastian Bach, Valentin Radu, Julianne Baird, Ama Deus Ensemble
02:16
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Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins, Strings and B.C, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto
Johann Sebastian Bach, Eugen Duvier, Feliz Elias, Joseph Brezina, Camerata Rhenania
07:16
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Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542, "The Great"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Otto Winter
11:46
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Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Dona nobis pacem
Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert Shaw, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Chorus
03:38
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Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne
Johann Sebastian Bach, Conrad von der Goltz
15:54