Johann Sebastian Bach was born three-and-a-quarter centuries ago, on March 21 1685, but the freshness and impact of his music remains as true today as the day it was written. Considered by many to be the greatest composer of all time, his compositions are performed by instrumentalists, orchestras, and singers around the world. His music is sought by concertgoers and Internet users alike: Bach, together with Mozart, is the most popular composer on the Web. We could play his music all day long, but we’ll limit our selection to just five pieces. We’ll start with David Schrader playing Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in d minor, BWV 903 on harpsichord. The pianist Elena Baksht will then play English Suite No. 2 in a minor. The cellist Inbal Segev will follow with Prelude and Gigue, from Suite Number 6, BWV 1012. Rachel Barton Pine (violin) will play Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001. We’ll conclude with David Schrader, again, in this case as the organist: he’ll play Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 565. To listen, click here.
March 22, 2010. Bach at 325!
Johann Sebastian Bach was born three-and-a-quarter centuries ago, on March 21 1685, but the freshness and impact of his music remains as true today as the day it was written. Considered by many to be the greatest composer of all time, his compositions are performed by instrumentalists, orchestras, and singers around the world. His music is sought by concertgoers and Internet users alike: Bach, together with Mozart, is the most popular composer on the Web. We could play his music all day long, but we’ll limit our selection to just five pieces. We’ll start with David Schrader playing Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue in d minor, BWV 903 on harpsichord. The pianist Elena Baksht will then play English Suite No. 2 in a minor. The cellist Inbal Segev will follow with Prelude and Gigue, from Suite Number 6, BWV 1012. Rachel Barton Pine (violin) will play Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001. We’ll conclude with David Schrader, again, in this case as the organist: he’ll play Toccata and Fugue in d minor, BWV 565. To listen, click here.