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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.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 24 Oct 2014 18:30

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Mass in B minor BWV.232

    Conductor: Harry Christophers. Choir: The Sixteen. Orchestra: The Symphony of Harmony and Invention.
    • CORO.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Die Kunst der Fuge BWV.1080 extracts

    Ensemble: Keller Quartet.
    • ECM RECORDS.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist BWV.651 for organ

    Performer: Ton Koopman.
    • TELDEC.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Von Gott will ich nicht lassen - chorale-prelude BWV.658 for organ

    Performer: Ton Koopman.
    • Teldec.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sonata no. 6 in G major BWV.530 for organ

    Performer: Petronel Malan.
    • Hanssler.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Italian Concerto in F, BWV 971, I. Allegro

    Performer: Murray Perahia.
    • SONY CLASSICAL.
    • SK-87326.
    • 7.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Mass in B minor BWV.232

    Conductor: Harry Christophers. Choir: The Sixteen. Orchestra: The Symphony of Harmony and Invention.
    • CORO.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Die Kunst der Fuge BWV.1080 extracts

    Ensemble: Keller Quartet.
    • ECM RECORDS.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Von Gott will ich nicht lassen - chorale-prelude BWV.658 for organ

    Performer: Ton Koopman.
    • Teldec.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Fantasia super Komm, heiliger Geist BWV.651 for organ

    Performer: Ton Koopman.
    • TELDEC.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sonata no. 6 in G major BWV.530 for organ

    Performer: Petronel Malan.
    • Hanssler.

Broadcasts

  • Fri 29 Mar 2013 12:00
  • Fri 29 Mar 2013 18:30
  • Fri 24 Oct 2014 12:00
  • Fri 24 Oct 2014 18:30

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