/r/bach
A subreddit devoted to the deeply moving majestic beauty of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
/r/bach
How long have you worked on them? What was the most challenging variation?
I’ve been working on them 3/4 of a year. The second half is something else. Taking me forever.
I‘m going to perform Bach’s Großer Herr, O/und Starker König soon. However, I can never seem to search its correct name on the internet. Is it “Großer Herr, O Starker König”, or “Großer Herr und Starker König”?
I love Bach, and I’ve skimmed through a few of his organ works, but I just love the little fugue. Is there anything like it. The way the melody repeats and gets lower and thickens and the trills. And it develops. Turns major then goes back to minor. A simple melody just getting more and more complex. Sorry if I’m not expressing it well, I’m not that versed in music. Thank you
What's the best recording you're aware of?
This is easily my favorite interpretation of the final chorus - from Sir Georg Solti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. However this recording is only Arias and Choruses. Does anyone know another recording of the full work which closely resembles this?
I was listening to stevie wonder's "Saturn" and the intro was sooo familiar, I believe it's from an orchestral piece of JS Bach, but i can't recall anything rn, do you have any idea?
So here’s my dilemma: my crush is amazing—she loves classical music, plays the piano, and has fantastic taste… except when it comes to Bach. She’s really into Chopin (which, of course, I understand—who doesn’t love Chopin?), but when it comes to Bach, she just doesn’t connect with his music. Is it possible to live with someone who doesn't like Bach?
I’m not saying this is a dealbreaker (okay, maybe I am), but what would you guys do? How do I show someone the beauty, truth, depth in Bach? The sheer complexity AND emotions. How can I kindle a love for this music in her?
Manipulation is wrong, but maybe in this case the end justifies the means?
Most subjects have one book in particular which is its 'Bible'. What is the Bible on Bach?
I've been listening to Bach's Brandenburg Concertos conducted by Karl Richter. When I was listening to Bach's 3rd Branndenburg Concerto, I noticed that Richter made a harpsichord solo. I ask if there is a sheet with this solo if there is, I want to know where to find it. Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB1M2HaEbI4
Here is the recording for reference.
I once saw a pixelart version of the Haussman portrait with goat horns. It looked cool and i want to look at it again. Does anyone know where i can find this picture?