The 50 Most Essential Bach Masterpieces

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1.
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846: I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
2.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for Organ, BWV 565
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klemens Schnorr
3.
Suite No. 3 in D Major for Orchestra, BWV 1068: II. Air
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
4.
Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins, Strings and B.C, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
Johann Sebastian Bach, Camerata Rhenania, Joseph Brezina, Feliz Elias
5.
Aria and 30 Variations, BWV 988, "Goldberg Variations": I. Aria
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
6.
Suite No. 2 in B Minor for Orchestra, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie
Johann Sebastian Bach, Mainz Chamber Orchestra, Klaus Pohlers
7.
Cantata, BWV 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben": Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
8.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
9.
Six Schübler Chorales: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
10.
Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1056: II. Arioso: Largo
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
11.
Cantata BWV 208, "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!": IX. Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep may safely graze)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Musica Antiqua New York
12.
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major for Harpsichord, BWV 825: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
13.
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: I. Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach, Slovak Chamber Orchestra
14.
Sonata in E-Flat Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano
Johann Sebastian Bach, Milos Jurkovic, Moravian Trio
15.
Concerto No. 1 in C Minor for Two Harpsichords and Orchestra, BWV 1060: II. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Christine Sartoretti
16.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Sinfonia in G Major, "And There Where Shepherds"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
17.
Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
18.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
19.
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
20.
Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Strings, BWV 1041: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
21.
Magnificat, BWV 243: I. Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
22.
Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578, "Little Fugue"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Kraft
23.
Prelude in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 999
Johann Sebastian Bach, Jakob Lindberg
24.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra, Susanne Lautenbacher, Martin Galling, Gerhard Braun, Hartmut Strebel
25.
Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006: I. Preludio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Rosand
26.
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken
Johann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Laurence Dutoit, Vienna Academy Chorus
27.
Eight Small Preludes & Fugues, BWV553-560: I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV553
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
28.
Concerto No. 2 in E Major for Violin and Strings, BWV 1042: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
29.
Concerto in D Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
30.
Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Johann Sebastian Bach, Otto Winter
31.
Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: I. Sinfonia in D Major
Johann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Pro Musica Orchestra
32.
Sonata in C Major for Flute and B.C., BWV 1033: II. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Gäckle, Elisabeth Riessbeck
33.
Cantata, BWV 202, "Wedding Cantata": Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten
Johann Sebastian Bach, Kristin Norderval
34.
Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: III. Gavotte 1 & 2
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
35.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: XL. Ich will nur Dir - XLI. Jesus richte mein Beginnen
Johann Sebastian Bach, Wiener Symphoniker
36.
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: I. Allemande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
37.
Concerto in A Minor for Harpsichord, Flute, Violin and Orchestra, BWV 1044: II. Adagio ma non tanto e dolce
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Georg Egger, Gunther Holler
38.
Fugue for Solo Guitar in G Minor, BWV 1000
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Jäckle
39.
Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: I. Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach, Masaaki Suzuki
40.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Buck, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra, Susanne Lautenbacher, Martin Galling, Peter Steinkraus
41.
Chorale for Organ, BWV 650: "Kommst du nun, Jesu von himmel her unter"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Armand Belien
42.
The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, "Musikalisches Opfer": Sonata sopr'il Soggetto Reale (Largo - Allegro - Andante - Allegro)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Susanne Lautenbacher, Martin Galling, Munich Instrumental Ensemble, Karl Heinz Zöller
43.
Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
44.
Motet No. 3 in E Minor, BWV 227, "Jesu, meine Freude": VI. Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich
Johann Sebastian Bach, Pforzheim Bach Orchestra
45.
Suite in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 997 (Transcribed for Guitar): I. Preludio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Manuel Barrueco
46.
Magnificat, BWV 243: II. Ex exsultavit
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble, Julianne Baird
47.
Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins, Strings and B.C, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto
Johann Sebastian Bach, Camerata Rhenania, Joseph Brezina, Feliz Elias
48.
Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542, "The Great"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Otto Winter
49.
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Dona nobis pacem
Johann Sebastian Bach, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
50.
Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne
Johann Sebastian Bach, Conrad von der Goltz

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The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846: I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for Organ, BWV 565

Suite No. 3 in D Major for Orchestra, BWV 1068: II. Air

Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins, Strings and B.C, BWV 1043: I. Vivace

Aria and 30 Variations, BWV 988, "Goldberg Variations": I. Aria

Suite No. 2 in B Minor for Orchestra, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie

Cantata, BWV 147, "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben": Jesu bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring)

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro

Six Schübler Chorales: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645

Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1056: II. Arioso: Largo

Cantata BWV 208, "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!": IX. Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep may safely graze)

Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major for Harpsichord, BWV 825: I. Prelude

Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: I. Overture

Sonata in E-Flat Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano

Concerto No. 1 in C Minor for Two Harpsichords and Orchestra, BWV 1060: II. Adagio

Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Sinfonia in G Major, "And There Where Shepherds"

Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 582

Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. Allegro

Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude

Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Strings, BWV 1041: I. Allegro

Magnificat, BWV 243: I. Magnificat

Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578, "Little Fugue"

Prelude in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 999

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro

Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006: I. Preludio

St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken

Eight Small Preludes & Fugues, BWV553-560: I. Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV553

Concerto No. 2 in E Major for Violin and Strings, BWV 1042: I. Allegro

Concerto in D Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1052: I. Allegro

Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543

Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: I. Sinfonia in D Major

Sonata in C Major for Flute and B.C., BWV 1033: II. Allegro

Cantata, BWV 202, "Wedding Cantata": Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten

Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: III. Gavotte 1 & 2

Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: XL. Ich will nur Dir - XLI. Jesus richte mein Beginnen

French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: I. Allemande

Concerto in A Minor for Harpsichord, Flute, Violin and Orchestra, BWV 1044: II. Adagio ma non tanto e dolce

Fugue for Solo Guitar in G Minor, BWV 1000

Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: I. Overture

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro

Chorale for Organ, BWV 650: "Kommst du nun, Jesu von himmel her unter"

The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, "Musikalisches Opfer": Sonata sopr'il Soggetto Reale (Largo - Allegro - Andante - Allegro)

Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande

Motet No. 3 in E Minor, BWV 227, "Jesu, meine Freude": VI. Ihr aber seid nicht fleischlich

Suite in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 997 (Transcribed for Guitar): I. Preludio

Magnificat, BWV 243: II. Ex exsultavit

Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins, Strings and B.C, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto

Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 542, "The Great"

Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Dona nobis pacem

Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne