Short bio Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger)
Full biography Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger)
Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger) was a notable composer of the Baroque era who contributed greatly to the musical landscape of his time. Born on May 27, 1676, in Erfurt, Germany, he came from a family of musicians and was the son of Johann Christoph Bach, a noted organist.
Johann Bernhard Bach's musical education began at an early age, and he quickly developed his skills as a composer and keyboard player. He held positions as an organist and harpsichordist at several churches and courts throughout his career, including in Erfurt, Weimar, and Eisenach, where he worked for several years. His compositions were highly regarded by his contemporaries and were widely performed throughout Germany during his lifetime.
Johann Bernhard Bach was well-known for his choral works, particularly his cantatas, which were typically written for church services or special occasions. His cantatas were praised for their complex vocal and instrumental arrangements and were noteworthy for their use of counterpoint and intricate harmonies. In addition to his religious works, he also wrote a number of instrumental pieces, including sonatas and suites for various keyboard instruments.
Despite his significant contributions to Baroque music, Johann Bernhard Bach's work was largely forgotten in the centuries following his death. However, in recent years, there has been a renewed interest in his music, and several recordings of his work have been released, allowing modern audiences to appreciate his unique style and innovative approach to composition.
Compositions featuring Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger)
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantasia, for keyboard in C minor (formerly BWV 919) | 1:59 min | Keyboard | 1750 |
| 2 | Orchestral Suite (Overture) for strings & continuo No. 3 in E minor | 19:22 min | Orchestral | 1723 |
| 3 | Ciacona, for keyboard No. 2 in A major | 3:39 min | Keyboard | 1715 |
| 4 | Ciacona, for keyboard No. 3 in G major (formerly attributed to J.S. Bach, BWV Anh 84) | 7:47 min | Keyboard | 1715 |
| 5 | Ciacona, for organ No. 1 in B flat major (formerly attrib. to J.S. Bach, BWV Anh. 82) | 6:19 min | Keyboard | 1715 |
| 6 | Orchestral Suite (Overture) for strings & continuo No. 1 in G minor | 22:37 min | Orchestral | - |
| 7 | Orchestral Suite (Overture) for strings & continuo No. 2 in G major | 15:13 min | Orchestral | - |
| 8 | Orchestral Suite (Overture) for strings & continuo No. 4 in D major | 20:17 min | Orchestral | - |
| 9 | Partita sopra "Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ" | 5:12 min | Orchestral | - |
| 10 | Passacaglia (Chaconne) for organ in B flat major | 5:47 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Vom Himmel hoch, da komm' ich her, for organ | 1:49 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger)
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Bernhard Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach – Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini – Ouvertures For Orchestra(2×CD, Album) | 2019 | Naïve |
| 2 |  |
Johann Bernhard Bach, Thüringer Bach Collegium – Orchestral Suites(SACD, ) | 2019 | Audite |
| 3 |  |
Johann Bernhard Bach, L'Achéron, François Joubert-Caillet – Johann Bernhard Bach: Overtures(CD, Album) | 2016 | Ricercar |
| 4 |  |
J B Bach - Telemann - Fasch - J L Bach - Zelenka, Freiburger Barockorchester, Thomas Hengelbrock – Orchestral Suites(2×CD, Album, Reissue) | 2015 | Warner Classics |
| 5 |  |
Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Bernhard Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Irish Baroque Orchestra, Monica Huggett – Irish Baroque Orchestra...Plays Bach(CD, Album) | 2006 | RTÉ lyric fm |
| 6 |  |
Ensemble Florilegium, Georg Christoph Bach, Johann Ernst Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Johann Christian Bach, Johann Bernhard Bach – In the Name of Bach(CD, ) | 1996 | Channel Classics |
| 7 |  |
J. B. Bach - Freiburger Barockorchester, Thomas Hengelbrock – 4 Orchestral Suites | 1993 | Virgin Veritas |
| 8 |  |
Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Lorenz Bach, Johann Michael Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Bernhard Bach, Johann Ernst Bach - Wilhelm Krumbach – The Bach Family: Organ Works | 1993 | TELDEC |
| 9 |  |
Music Of The Bach Family Volume 1(LP, Stereo) | 1958 | Boston Records |
| 10 |  |
G. F. Händel • J. S. Bach • J. B. Bach - Thomas Zehetmair • Amsterdamer Bach Solisten – Musik Auf Villa Hügel (Live)(2×CD, ) | - | Berlin Classics |
Videos featuring Johann Bernhard Bach (the younger)
Sonata in F Major: I. Allegro
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Sonata in F Major: I. Allegro · Johann Ernst Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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Duetto for Two Flutes in E Minor, Falck 54: II. Larghetto
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Duetto for Two Flutes in E Minor, Falck 54: II. Larghetto · Wilhelm Friedemann Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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">Songs from "Sammlung auserlesener Fabein, I": "Der Hund" in D Major
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Songs from "Sammlung auserlesener Fabein, I": "Der Hund" in D Major · Johann Ernst Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996
">Songs from "Sammlung auserlesener Fabein, I": "Die Unzufriedenheit" in E Major
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Songs from "Sammlung auserlesener Fabein, I": "Die Unzufriedenheit" in E Major · Johann Ernst Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996
Adagio & Fugue in D Minor: II. Allegro
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Adagio & Fugue in D Minor: II. Allegro · Wilhelm Friedemann Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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from Ouverture in D Major: La Joye
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
from Ouverture in D Major: La Joye · Johann Bernhard Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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from Ouverture in D Major: Passepied 1, Passepied 2
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
from Ouverture in D Major: Passepied 1, Passepied 2 · Johann Bernhard Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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Sonata in F Major: III. Tempo di minuetto
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Sonata in F Major: III. Tempo di minuetto · Johann Ernst Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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Quartetto in G Major, André, Op. 2
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Quartetto in G Major, André, Op. 2 · Johann Christian Bach · Catherine Bott · Florilegium
In the Name of Bach
℗ 2007 Channel Classics Records
Released on: 1996-01-01
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