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Bach sent the Brandenburg Concertos as a "calling card" introduction to the Margrave of Brandenburg, whom Bach wanted a job with. This was a standard practice of the time - to introduce yourself and hopefully impress a prospective employer, you sent a generous sample of your work. So far as we can tell, Bach never even got an interview. It's doubtful Bach ever expected the Brandendurg Concertos to be performed at Brandenburg, and indeed, they were not performed in the Margrave's lifetime. It is also very likely that they were actually written well before Bach applied for the job, and were simply (among his finished pieces) the ones he chose to send. They were "re-discovered" and performed for the first time in 1849 - 99 years after Bach's death.
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How many Brandenburg Concertri did Bach compose?
I believe that J.S. Bach wrote 6 Brandenburg Concertos:- * Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051
What were some of bachs songs?
Bach wrote quite a lot of songs, here is a list of all of them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_and_arias_of_Johann_Sebastian_Bach If you are looking for the most famous movements in his composition, I would probably say Air (from BWV 1068), Toccata in D Minor (from BWV 565), Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (from BWV 147) and Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 115). As for his most famous whole compositions, probably the Mass in B Minor (BWV 232), the St. Matthew's Passion (BWV 244), the Brandenburg Concerti (BWV 1046-1051), the Goldberg Variations (BWV 988), and several cantatas (like 140, 147, 8, 211 and 106). Bach's works are so vast that giving you a mere five tracks seems to be unfair to the essence of the composer. Start with some discs of "The Best of Bach" or similar titles, and slowly work your way through the works of this amazing composer. I just gave you small taste here.
What are J.S. Bach's 10 most famous compositions?
Jesus ist das schönste Licht , St Matthew Passion, Herz und Mund , Vater unser in HimmelreichFantasia and Fugue in C minor, Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Die Kunst der Fuge ,Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 , Mass in B minor, Christmas Oratorio, Goldberg Variations for a representative sampling but there are hundreds of othersxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAnswer 1. Violin Concerto No.1, BWV 10412. Double Concerto for Twxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxo Violins, BWV 10433. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx4. Mein Gott, wie lang', ach lange; BWV 1555. Mer han en neue Oberkeet ("Bauernkantate"), BWV 212xxxxxxxxxx6. Es reifet euch ein schrecklich Ende, BWV 90xxxxxxxx7. Erhöhtes Fleisch uxxxxxxxxxxnd Blut, BWV 173xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx8. Die Freude reget sxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxichxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, BWV 36b9. Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister, BWV 18110. Also hat Gotxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx die Welt geliebt, BWV 68
What type of style or genre did Johann Sebastian Bach compose?
Johann Sebastian Bach, composer of the Baroque Era - Born - 21st March, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany Died - 28th July, 1750 in Leipzig, Germany Some of his major works include - 6 Brandenburg concertos, 4 Orchestral suites, 7 Harpsichord concertos, 3 Violin concertos, over 200 Cantatas. Genres - Sacred music for the German Protestant liturgy especially cantatas, instrumental and keyboard music. JS Bach began composing at the age of 17 (in 1702) and composed prolifically until he began decomposing in 1750. Ironically, during his lifetime, he was more highly regarded for his organ playing than his compositions. JS Bach had lost his sight by the time he died.
When was BWV 1006 composed by Bach?
Wikipedia shows the manuscript of the first sonata (BWV 1001) is autographed from 1720. One could possibly assume that all the third partita (BWV 1006) was composed around the same time.
How many Brandenburg Concertri did Bach compose?
I believe that J.S. Bach wrote 6 Brandenburg Concertos:- * Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 * Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051
What were some of bachs songs?
Bach wrote quite a lot of songs, here is a list of all of them: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_and_arias_of_Johann_Sebastian_Bach If you are looking for the most famous movements in his composition, I would probably say Air (from BWV 1068), Toccata in D Minor (from BWV 565), Jesu Bleibet Meine Freude (from BWV 147) and Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 115). As for his most famous whole compositions, probably the Mass in B Minor (BWV 232), the St. Matthew's Passion (BWV 244), the Brandenburg Concerti (BWV 1046-1051), the Goldberg Variations (BWV 988), and several cantatas (like 140, 147, 8, 211 and 106). Bach's works are so vast that giving you a mere five tracks seems to be unfair to the essence of the composer. Start with some discs of "The Best of Bach" or similar titles, and slowly work your way through the works of this amazing composer. I just gave you small taste here.
What are J.S. Bach's 10 most famous compositions?
Jesus ist das schönste Licht , St Matthew Passion, Herz und Mund , Vater unser in HimmelreichFantasia and Fugue in C minor, Das Wohltemperierte Klavier, Die Kunst der Fuge ,Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6 , Mass in B minor, Christmas Oratorio, Goldberg Variations for a representative sampling but there are hundreds of othersxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxAnswer 1. Violin Concerto No.1, BWV 10412. Double Concerto for Twxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxo Violins, BWV 10433. Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern, BWV 1xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx4. Mein Gott, wie lang', ach lange; BWV 1555. Mer han en neue Oberkeet ("Bauernkantate"), BWV 212xxxxxxxxxx6. Es reifet euch ein schrecklich Ende, BWV 90xxxxxxxx7. Erhöhtes Fleisch uxxxxxxxxxxnd Blut, BWV 173xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx8. Die Freude reget sxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxichxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, BWV 36b9. Leichtgesinnte Flattergeister, BWV 18110. Also hat Gotxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx die Welt geliebt, BWV 68
What is the music played before each lecture of the Teaching Company's Great Courses Series?
Bach Brandenburg Concerto #2 in F, BWV 1047
What type of style or genre did Johann Sebastian Bach compose?
Johann Sebastian Bach, composer of the Baroque Era - Born - 21st March, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany Died - 28th July, 1750 in Leipzig, Germany Some of his major works include - 6 Brandenburg concertos, 4 Orchestral suites, 7 Harpsichord concertos, 3 Violin concertos, over 200 Cantatas. Genres - Sacred music for the German Protestant liturgy especially cantatas, instrumental and keyboard music. JS Bach began composing at the age of 17 (in 1702) and composed prolifically until he began decomposing in 1750. Ironically, during his lifetime, he was more highly regarded for his organ playing than his compositions. JS Bach had lost his sight by the time he died.
What is the BWV numbering system?
The BWV Numbering System is a method of ordering and labeling the various works of the classical artist Johann Sebastian Bach. BWV stands for "Back-Werke-Verzeichnis", which is German for "Bach Works Catalog".
When was BWV 1006 composed by Bach?
Wikipedia shows the manuscript of the first sonata (BWV 1001) is autographed from 1720. One could possibly assume that all the third partita (BWV 1006) was composed around the same time.
What is the most famous pieces that Bach wrote?
One that is very familiar is "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" which is widely used at Halloween and for horror films. Other contenders are "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" and "Air on a G String."
When was the Leipzig Chorale BWV 659 composed by Bach?
BWV 659a (the original version) was composed in weimar between 1711 and 1713. By the end of his life he reworked it (this version is known as BWV 659) so that must have been in the late 1740s.
When was BWV 1020 composed by Bach?
circa 1734
What does Bach BWV Anh mean?
The German catalogue number of a JS BACH work is called Bach Werke Gezeichnis (abbreviated to BWV). So Cantata N°4 has been catalogued in 1950 as BWV 4, for example. When the Catalogue was revised to include rediscovered works, the was added an Appendix (in German : Anhang, abbreviated to Anh.) So there are Apocryphal Bach Motets assigned the Catalogue numbers BWV Anh. 159-165.
Which is the key of BWV 621 Bach Prelude-chorale?
A minor
