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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.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 22 Dec 2010 22:00

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Chorale Prelude: Herr Christ, der ein'ge Gottes-Sohn (BWV 601)

    Performer: Wolfgang Rübsam (organ)

    • NAXOS 8.553031.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Kleine Präludium no.4 (BWV 930)

    Performer: Kenneth Gilbert (harpsichord)

    • ARCHIV 419 426-2.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude (BWV 855a)

    Performer: Wolfgang Rübsam (piano)

    • NAXOS 8.553097.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Fugue in G minor (BWV 542)

    Performer: Simon Preston (organ)

    • DG 435 381-2.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Brandenburg Concerto no.2 (BWV 1047)

    Performer: Academy of Ancient Music, Richard Egarr (director)

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