Johann Sebastian Bach
Synopsis
German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist
- 1685 born in Eisenach
- 1703–08 Arnstadt
- 1708–17 Weimar
- 1717–23 Köthen
- 1723–50 Leipzig
For details, see the Wikipedia article.
List of Pieces
BWV | Collection/Set | Genre |
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525-30 | Trio Sonatas | trio |
531-52 | Preludes (Toccatas/Fantasias) and Fugues | prelude & fugue |
553-60 | 8 Short Preludes and Fugues | prelude & fugue |
561-63 | Fantasias and Fugues | prelude & fugue |
564-66 | Toccatas and Fugues | prelude & fugue |
567-69 | Preludes | prelude |
570-73 | Fantasias | prelude |
574-81 | Fugues | fugue |
582 | Passacaglia | prelude & fugue |
583-86 | Trios | trio |
587-91 | Various | prelude |
592-97 | Concerto transcriptions | transcription |
598 | Pedal Exercitum | misc |
599-644 | Orgelbüchlein | chorale |
645-650 | Schübler Chorales | chorale |
651-68 | Leipzig Chorales | chorale |
669-89 | Clavierübung III | chorale |
690-713 | Kirnberger Chorales | chorale |
714-64 | Misc. Chorales | chorale |
765-71 | Partitas | variations |
General Perspectives on Performing Bach Organ Works
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Registration and Organs
Quentin Faulkner, "Information on Organ Registration From a Student of J.S. Bach."
- Translation and commentary by Quentin Faulkner on a 1758 article[1] by Agricola, student of J. S. Bach, on organ registration.
Stephen Roberts, "A Visit to Arnstadt."
- A detailed description of the organ at which Bach presided at the beginning of his career as organist, a report of the restoration of the organ in 1999, and the author's conclusions on registration for that organ.
Fingering and Pedaling
- An analysis of three early fingering sources.
Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
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Tempo and Meter
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Scores and Editions
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Recordings
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Other Resources
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Notes
- ↑ Marpurg, Friedrich Wilhelm. Historisch-Kritische Beytriige zur Aufnahme der Musik (Historical and Critical Contributions to the Reception of Music), Volume 3, Part 6. Berlin: Gottlieb August Lange, 1758.
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