The 99 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.
Suite No. 3 in D Major for Orchestra, BWV 1068: II. Air
Johann Sebastian Bach, Mainz Chamber Orchestra
3.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for Organ, BWV 565
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klemens Schnorr
4.
Concerto No. 2 in E Major for Violin and Strings, BWV 1042: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
5.
Suite No. 2 in B Minor for Orchestra, BWV 1067: VII. Badinerie
Johann Sebastian Bach, Mainz Chamber Orchestra, Klaus Pohlers
6.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
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.
Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1056: II. Arioso: Largo
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
9.
Double Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins and Strings, BWV 1043: I. Vivace
Johann Sebastian Bach, Yehudi Menuhin, Alberto Lysy
10.
Six Schübler Chorales: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
11.
Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in E Minor, BWV 1034: I. Adagio ma non tanto
Johann Sebastian Bach, Milos Jurkovic, Moravian Trio
12.
Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourée 1 & 2
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
13.
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
14.
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: I. Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach, Slovak Chamber Orchestra
15.
Sonata in E-Flat Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1031: II. Siciliano
Johann Sebastian Bach, Milos Jurkovic, Moravian Trio
16.
Aria and 30 Variations, BWV 988, "Goldberg Variations": I. Aria
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
17.
Partita No. 2 in D Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1004: V. Chaconne
Johann Sebastian Bach, Conrad von der Goltz
18.
Concerto No. 1 in C Minor for Two Harpsichords and Orchestra, BWV 1060: II. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Christine Sartoretti
19.
Partita in B-Flat Major for Harpsichord, BWV 825: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Dubravka Tomšič
20.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Sinfonia in G Major, "And There Where Shepherds"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
21.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
22.
Sonata in E Minor for Flute and Basso Continuo, BWV 1034: II. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Moravian Trio
23.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: I. Jauchzet frohlocket (Christians Be Joyful)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Wiener Symphoniker
24.
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
25.
Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Strings, BWV 1041: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
26.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Chorale No. 64 in D Major: Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen
Johann Sebastian Bach, Susanne Doll
27.
Magnificat, BWV 243: I. Magnificat
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
28.
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 872
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
29.
Concerto No. 1 in C Minor for Two Harpsichords and Orchestra, BWV 1060: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Christine Sartoretti
30.
Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578, "Little Fugue"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Walter Kraft
31.
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
32.
Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006: I. Preludio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Rosand
33.
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: Ich will Dir mein Herze schenken
Johann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Laurence Dutoit, Vienna Academy Chorus
34.
Suite in E Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 996: IV. Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Jakob Lindberg
35.
Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: IV. Forlane
Johann Sebastian Bach, Slovak Chamber Orchestra
36.
English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
37.
Magnificat, BWV 243: II. Ex exsultavit
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble, Julianne Baird
38.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: III. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra, Susanne Lautenbacher, Erich Penzel, Martin Galling, Helmuth Irmscher
39.
French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817: Allemande - Courante - Sarabande - Gavotte - Polonaise - Bourrée - Menuet - Gigue
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
40.
Chorale for Organ, BWV 650: "Kommst du nun, Jesu von himmel her unter"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Armand Belien
41.
Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Dakko Petrinjak
42.
Concerto in D Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1052: I. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
43.
Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 543
Johann Sebastian Bach, Otto Winter
44.
Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: I. Sinfonia in D Major
Johann Sebastian Bach, Vienna Pro Musica Orchestra
45.
Sonata in C Major for Flute and B.C., BWV 1033: II. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Gäckle, Elisabeth Riessbeck
46.
Magnificat, BWV 243: III. Quia respexit - IV. Omnes generationes
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble, Sarah Davol, Julianne Baird
47.
Cantata for Organ, BWV 642, "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten" (from the Little Organ Book)
Johann Sebastian Bach, Eberhard Kraus
48.
Sonata in A Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1032: II. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Milos Jurkovic, Moravian Trio
49.
Double Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins and Strings, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto
Johann Sebastian Bach, Yehudi Menuhin, Alberto Lysy
50.
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: XVIII. Credo: Et resurrexit
Johann Sebastian Bach, Robin Blaze, Peter Kooij, Carolyn Sampson, Gerd Türk, Rachel Nicholls
51.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non troppo
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
52.
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 538, "Dorian"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Eberhard Kraus
53.
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
54.
Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeau
Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Rosand
55.
Cantata, BWV 202, "Wedding Cantata": Weichet nur, betrübte Schatten
Johann Sebastian Bach, Kristin Norderval
56.
Eight Short Preludes and Fugues: VI. Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 558
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
57.
The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, "Musikalisches Opfer": II. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Susanne Lautenbacher, Martin Galling, Munich Instrumental Ensemble, Karl Heinz Zöller
58.
Magnificat, BWV 243: X. Suscepit Israel
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
59.
Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus No. 9 in D Minor
Johann Sebastian Bach, Basel Brass Quintet, Marc Ullrich
60.
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001: IV. Presto
Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Rosand
61.
Partita for Harpsichord in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: IV. Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Dubravka Tomšič
62.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. Andante
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra, Susanne Lautenbacher, Martin Galling, Gerhard Braun, Hartmut Strebel
63.
Overture in the French Style (Partita in B Minor), BWV 831: III. Gavotte 1 & 2
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
64.
Prelude in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 999
Johann Sebastian Bach, Jakob Lindberg
65.
Choral Prelude "Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit", BWV 672
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
66.
Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
67.
Magnificat, BWV 243: XII. Sicut erat in principio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
68.
Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: II. Lento
Johann Sebastian Bach, Armand Belien
69.
Suite in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 997 (Transcribed for Guitar): I. Preludio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Manuel Barrueco
70.
Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in E Minor, BWV 1034: III. Andante
Johann Sebastian Bach, Milos Jurkovic, Moravian Trio
71.
Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1056: I. Allegro moderato
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
72.
English Suite No. 2 in A Minor, BWV 807: V. Bourée 1 & 2
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
73.
Motet No. 1, BWV 225: "Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied" - Lobet den Herrn in seinen Taten
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ama Deus Ensemble
74.
Chorals for Organ, BWV 599-644: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 610
Johann Sebastian Bach, Miklós Spányi
75.
Flute Sonata in C Major, BWV 1033: III. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Gäckle, Elisabeth Riessbeck
76.
Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564
Johann Sebastian Bach, Karen De Pastel
77.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: III. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
78.
French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815: I. Allemande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
79.
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001: I. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Aaron Rosand
80.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: XL. Ich will nur Dir - XLI. Jesus richte mein Beginnen
Johann Sebastian Bach, Wiener Symphoniker
81.
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
82.
Easter Oratorio, BWV 249: II. Adagio in B Minor - III. Kommt, eilet und laufet
Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Xaver Gruber, Otto Wiener, Vienna Pro Musica Orchestra, Akademie Kammerchor
83.
Sonata in B Minor for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1030: II. Largo e dolce
Johann Sebastian Bach, Moravian Trio
84.
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Chorale No. 35, "Seid froh Dieweil"
Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach Collegium Japan, Yoshikazu Mela, Peter Kooij, Gerd Türk, Monika Frimmer
85.
Toccata and Fugue in F Major, BWV 540
Johann Sebastian Bach, Hans Fagius
86.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: II. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra
87.
English Suite No. 5 in E Minor, BWV 810: II. Allemande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
88.
Fugue for Solo Guitar in G Minor, BWV 1000
Johann Sebastian Bach, Klaus Jäckle
89.
Cantata BWV 202, "Wedding Cantata": IX. Sehet in Zufriedenheit
Johann Sebastian Bach, Kristin Norderval
90.
Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001: IV. Presto
Johann Sebastian Bach, Conrad von der Goltz
91.
English Suite No. 4 in F Major, BWV 809: IV. Sarabande
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
92.
Suite No. 2 in B Minor for Orchestra, BWV 1067: I. Overture
Johann Sebastian Bach, Mainz Chamber Orchestra, Klaus Pohlers
93.
Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: I. Prelude
Johann Sebastian Bach, Victor Yoran
94.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major, BWV 1050: III. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Peter Buck, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra, Susanne Lautenbacher, Martin Galling, Peter Steinkraus
95.
Concerto No. 3 in D Major for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1054: III. Allegro
Johann Sebastian Bach, Christiane Jaccottet
96.
Chorale for Organ, BWV 721: Erbarm dich mein o Herre Gott
Johann Sebastian Bach, Susanne Doll
97.
Concerto No. 1 in A Minor for Violin and Strings, BWV 1041: II. Adagio
Johann Sebastian Bach, Emmy Verhey, Camerata Antonio Lucio
98.
Concerto No. 6 in F Major for Harpsichord and Orchestra (Brandenburg Concerto No. 4), BWV 1057: III. Allegro assai
Johann Sebastian Bach, Württemberg Chamber Orchestra, Gunther Holler, Ulrich Thieme
99.
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: Dona nobis pacem
Johann Sebastian Bach, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

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

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

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor for Organ, BWV 565

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

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

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

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

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

Double Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins and Strings, BWV 1043: I. Vivace

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

Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in E Minor, BWV 1034: I. Adagio ma non tanto

Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourée 1 & 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Partita in B-Flat Major for Harpsichord, BWV 825: I. Prelude

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

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

Sonata in E Minor for Flute and Basso Continuo, BWV 1034: II. Allegro

Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: I. Jauchzet frohlocket (Christians Be Joyful)

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

Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248: Chorale No. 64 in D Major: Nun seid ihr wohl gerochen

Magnificat, BWV 243: I. Magnificat

The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Prelude and Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 872

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

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

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

Suite in E Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 996: IV. Sarabande

Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066: IV. Forlane

English Suite No. 6 in D Minor, BWV 811: I. Prelude

Magnificat, BWV 243: II. Ex exsultavit

Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046: III. Allegro

French Suite No. 6 in E Major, BWV 817: Allemande - Courante - Sarabande - Gavotte - Polonaise - Bourrée - Menuet - Gigue

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

Suite in G Minor, BWV 995: I. Prelude

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

Magnificat, BWV 243: III. Quia respexit - IV. Omnes generationes

Cantata for Organ, BWV 642, "Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten" (from the Little Organ Book)

Sonata in A Major for Flute and Harpsichord, BWV 1032: II. Allegro

Double Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins and Strings, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto

Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: XVIII. Credo: Et resurrexit

Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major, BWV 1051: II. Adagio ma non troppo

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 538, "Dorian"

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

Partita No. 3 in E Major for Solo Violin, BWV 1006: III. Gavotte en rondeau

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

Eight Short Preludes and Fugues: VI. Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, BWV 558

The Musical Offering, BWV 1079, "Musikalisches Opfer": II. Allegro

Magnificat, BWV 243: X. Suscepit Israel

Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of the Fugue), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus No. 9 in D Minor

Sonata No. 1 in G Minor for Solo Violin, BWV 1001: IV. Presto

Partita for Harpsichord in B-Flat Major, BWV 825: IV. Sarabande

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major, BWV 1049: II. Andante

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

Prelude in C Minor for Solo Lute, BWV 999

Choral Prelude "Kyrie, Gott Vater in Ewigkeit", BWV 672

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

Magnificat, BWV 243: XII. Sicut erat in principio

Pastorale in F Major, BWV 590: II. Lento

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

Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in E Minor, BWV 1034: III. Andante

Concerto No. 5 in F Minor for Harpsichord and Orchestra, BWV 1056: I. Allegro moderato