Episode 3
Bach is hit by devastating news, the death of his wife while he's away on tour. But his reaction is typically stoic, sowing the seeds of a music book for his talented young son. With Donald Macleod.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Chorale Prelude: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn (BWV 601)
Performer: Wolfgang Rübsam (organ)
- NAXOS 8.553031.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Kleine Präludium no.4 (BWV 930)
Performer: Kenneth Gilbert (harpsichord)
- ARCHIV 419 426-2.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude (BWV 855a)
Performer: Wolfgang Rübsam (piano)
- NAXOS 8.553097.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fugue in G minor (BWV 542)
Performer: Simon Preston (organ)
- DG 435 381-2.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Brandenburg Concerto no.2 (BWV 1047)
Performer: Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr (director)
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