Leipzig - Part 1 (1723-1730)
Donald Macleod discusses Bach's final move, to Leipzig, where he immediately set about transforming musical life in the city's schools, churches and concert venues.
Donald Macleod continues his survey of the life and music of J.S. Bach. Bach's final move was to Leipzig where he immediately set about transforming musical life in the city's schools, churches and concert venues. Not everyone appreciated his work, however, and he often found himself at odds with the civic authorities.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf - motet BWV.226
Director: Georg Christoph Biller. Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig.- Rondeau.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata no. 148 BWV.148 (Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens)
Director: Masaaki Suzuki. Singer: Robin Blaze. Singer: Gerd Türk. Ensemble: Japan Bach Collegium. Singer: Chiyuki Urano.- BIS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto no. 1 in D minor BWV.1052 for keyboard and string orchestra
Ensemble: Melante Amsterdam. Performer: Bob van Asperen.- EMI.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata no. 76 BWV.76 - Part 1; Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes (Chorus)
Director: Masaaki Suzuki. Ensemble: Japan Bach Collegium.- BIS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata no. 76 BWV.76 - Part 1; Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes (Chorus)
Director: Masaaki Suzuki. Ensemble: Japan Bach Collegium.- BIS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf - motet BWV.226
Director: Georg Christoph Biller. Orchestra: Gewandhausorchester Leipzig.- Rondeau.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Cantata no. 148 BWV.148 (Bringet dem Herrn Ehre seines Namens)
Director: Masaaki Suzuki. Singer: Robin Blaze. Singer: Gerd Türk. Ensemble: Japan Bach Collegium. Singer: Chiyuki Urano.- BIS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto no. 1 in D minor BWV.1052 for keyboard and string orchestra
Ensemble: Melante Amsterdam. Performer: Bob van Asperen.- EMI.
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