Leipzig - Part 2 (1730-1750)
Donald Macleod discusses Bach's final years, when he poured his lifetime of musical experience into a series of late masterworks that were to be his legacy for future generations.
In his final years, while maintaining an active role in Leipzig's musical life, Bach's attention turned to posterity and his posthumous reputation. He poured his lifetime of musical expertise and experience into a series of remarkable late masterworks that were to be his legacy for future generations. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B minor BWV.232
Conductor: Harry Christophers. Choir: The Sixteen. Orchestra: The Symphony of Harmony and Invention.- CORO.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Die Kunst der Fuge BWV.1080 extracts
Ensemble: Keller Quartet.- ECM RECORDS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist BWV.651 for organ
Performer: Ton Koopman.- TELDEC.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Von Gott will ich nicht lassen - chorale-prelude BWV.658 for organ
Performer: Ton Koopman.- Teldec.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata no. 6 in G major BWV.530 for organ
Performer: Petronel Malan.- Hanssler.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Italian Concerto in F, BWV 971, I. Allegro
Performer: Murray Perahia.- SONY CLASSICAL.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Mass in B minor BWV.232
Conductor: Harry Christophers. Choir: The Sixteen. Orchestra: The Symphony of Harmony and Invention.- CORO.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Die Kunst der Fuge BWV.1080 extracts
Ensemble: Keller Quartet.- ECM RECORDS.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Von Gott will ich nicht lassen - chorale-prelude BWV.658 for organ
Performer: Ton Koopman.- Teldec.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist BWV.651 for organ
Performer: Ton Koopman.- TELDEC.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata no. 6 in G major BWV.530 for organ
Performer: Petronel Malan.- Hanssler.
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