Short bio Johann Christoph Bach
Full biography Johann Christoph Bach
Johann Christoph Bach was a well-known German composer who lived during the Baroque period. He was born on June 6, 1642, in Arnstadt, Germany and was the eldest son of Johann Bach, who was a musician and trumpeter at the court of the Duke of Saxe-Eisenach. Johann Christoph Bach began his music education with his father and later continued his studies with the famous Pachelbel.
Johann Christoph Bach composed a wide range of music, including choral music, chamber music, and keyboard music. He is best known for his church music, which displays his deep understanding of Bach-style harmony and counterpoint. He wrote many pieces for his local church, which included cantatas, motets, and oratorios.
Despite being highly respected among his contemporaries, Johann Christoph Bach's music was not widely disseminated, and much of it was lost over time. He was a very accomplished musician who was noted for his keyboard playing and his musical improvisation. As a composer, he was known for his expressive melodies, complex rhythms, and sophisticated harmonies.
Johann Christoph Bach was married twice, and he had a total of eleven children, two of whom became renowned composers themselves. His music had a significant influence on his cousin Johann Sebastian Bach, who admired and learned a lot from Johann Christoph Bach's work.
Johann Christoph Bach passed away on February 31, 1703, in Leipzig, Germany, leaving behind a rich legacy of music that continues to inspire and be appreciated by musicians and music enthusiasts today.
Compositions featuring Johann Christoph Bach
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merk auf, mein Herz, und sieh dorthin, motet for double chorus (formerly attrib. to J.S. Bach, BWV Anh. 163) | 12:05 min | Choral | 1704 |
| 2 | Präludium und Fuge, for organ in E flat major (formerly BWV Anh. 177) | 5:16 min | Keyboard | 1704 |
| 3 | Sei getreu bis in den Tod, motet for 5 voices | 3:55 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | Ich dank' dir, lieber Herre, chorale prelude for organ | 0:33 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Ich lasse dich nicht, motet for 8 voices | 4:41 min | Choral | - |
| 6 | Lieber Herr Gott, motet for 8 voices | 3:50 min | Choral | - |
| 7 | Meine Freundin, du bist schön, vocal concerto, for 4 voices & instruments | 21:49 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 8 | Mit Weinen hebt sich an, aria, for 4 voices & continuo | 5:37 min | Choral | - |
| 9 | Sarabande and 12 Variations, for harpsichord in G major | 12:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Holde, hoche Wundernacht | 2:06 min | Choral | - |
| 11 | Unsers Herzens Freude, motet for 8 voices | 7:46 min | Choral | - |
| 12 | Von Gott will ich nicht lassen, chorale prelude for organ | 1:42 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Wach auf mein Herz, chorale prelude for organ | 1:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Warum betrübst du dich, chorale prelude for organ | 1:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein, chorale prelude for organ | 1:13 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Wer Gott vertraut, hat wohl gebaut, chorale for organ (Neumeister-Sammlung) | 2:56 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Wie bist du denn, O Gott, vocal concerto | 12:33 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Wir glauben all an einen Gott, chorale prelude for organ | 2:00 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Der Gerechte, ob er gleich gu zeitlich stirbt, motet for 5 voices | 4:48 min | Choral | - |
| 20 | Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, chorale prelude for organ | 5:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 21 | Ach, daß ich Wassers genug hätte, vocal concerto | 7:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 22 | An Wasserflüssen Babylon, chorale for organ | 2:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 23 | Aria [& 15 Variations], for keyboard in A minor | 13:48 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Aria Eberliniana pro dormente Camillo, theme & variations for harpsichord | 16:51 min | Keyboard | - |
| 25 | Aus meines Herzens Grunde, chorale prelude for organ | 0:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Aus tiefer Not, chorale prelude for organ | 2:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Chorale Preludes (44), for organ | 66:35 min | Keyboard | - |
| 28 | Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein, chorale prelude for organ | 4:59 min | Keyboard | - |
| 29 | Der Mensch, vom Weibe geboren, motet for 5 voices | 3:12 min | Choral | - |
| 30 | Die Furcht des Herrn, vocal concerto | 8:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 31 | Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, chorale prelude for organ | 1:21 min | Keyboard | - |
| 32 | Es erhub sich ein Streit, vocal concerto | 8:16 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Es ist nun aus, aria for 4 voices & continuo | 6:06 min | Choral | - |
| 34 | Fürchte dich nicht, motet for 5 voices | 5:00 min | Choral | - |
| 35 | Herr, nun lässest du deinen Diener, motet for 8 voices | 4:47 min | Choral | - |
| 36 | Herr, wende Dich und sei mir gnädig, vocal concerto | 12:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Johann Christoph Bach
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Johann, Johann Michael, Johann Christoph, Johann Ludwig, Johann Sebastian, Tölzer Knabenchor, Michael Hofstetter (2) – Bach Motetten(CD, ) | 2023 | Christophorus |
| 2 |  |
Heinrich, Johann Christoph, Johann Michael, Johann Sebastian, Vox Luminis, Lionel Meunier – Bach Kantaten(CD, ) | 2019 | Ricercar |
| 3 |  |
Johann Michael Bach, Johann Christoph Bach - Stefano Molardi – Complete Organ Music(3×CD, Album) | 2017 | Brilliant Classics |
| 4 |  |
Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach – BachPlus, Bart Naessens – Meine Freundin, Du Bist Schön - Gottes Zeit Ist Die Allerbeste Zeit(CD, Album) | 2016 | Etcetera (3) |
| 5 |  |
J. Ch. Bach, D. Buxtehude, J.D. Krynen, Ensemble Isabella d'Este, Caroline Howald – Ferveur, Louange Et Passion(CD, ) | 2015 | Paraty |
| 6 |  |
Johann Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Michael Bach – Vox Luminis, Lionel Meunier – Bach Motetten(2×CD, Album, Box Set, ) | 2015 | Ricercar |
| 7 |  |
Johann Christoph Bach, Mario Martinoli – Arie Variate & Lamenti(CD, Album) | 2012 | Olive Music |
| 8 |  |
Johann Christoph Bach, John Eliot Gardiner – Welt, Gute Nacht(CD, Album) | 2011 | Soli Deo Gloria |
| 9 |  |
Cantus Cölln / J.C. Bach, J. M. Bach, Lechner, Monteverdi, Rosenmüller, Schütz – Cantus Cölln Edition(121×File, FLAC, Compilation, Stereo) | 2011 | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi |
| 10 |  |
JS Bach, JC Bach, Il Gardellino, Marcel Ponseele – Desire(CD, Compilation) | 2010 | Passacaille |
| 11 |  |
Johann Ludwig Bach, Heinrich Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Cyriacus Wilche, Johann Sebastian Bach, Signor Pagh – Bachiana. Music By The Bach Family(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2001 | Archiv Produktion |
| 12 |  |
Andreas Scholl, Concerto Di Viole, Basel Consort - Schütz, Buxtehude, Erlebach, J.C. Bach – Kantate | 1998 | Harmonia Mundi |
| 13 |  |
Tunder - Schütz - Bach, Max Van Egmond & James Weaver (6), Ricercar Consort - François Fernandez – Deutsche Barock Kantaten (X)(CD, ) | 1997 | Ricercar |
| 14 |  |
Pachelbel, Johann Christoph Bach & Johann Michael Bach, Konrad Junghänel, Cantus Cölln – Motetten | 1994 | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi |
| 15 |  |
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 |
| 16 |  |
Johann Michael Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Bach, Henri Ledroit, Ricercar Consort – Kantaten Der Bach Familie - Solo Kantaten | 1985 | Ricercar |
| 17 |  |
Johann Michael Bach - Georg Christoph Bach - Johann Christoph Bach / Capella Fidicinia - Hans Grüß – Kantaten Aus Dem Altbachischen Archiv | 1984 | Capriccio (2) |
| 18 |  |
Johann Michael Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Bach, Collegium Vocale Gent, Ricercar Consort, Philippe Herreweghe – Motetten | 1982 | Ricercar |
| 19 |  |
Johann Benn / Constanzo Porta / Christian Erbach / Johann Jakob Froberger / Franz Xaver Anton Murschhauser / Domenico Zipoli / Johann Christoph Bach / Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach / Johann Georg Albrechtsberger – Reckingen - Pfarrkirche / Raron - Kirche St. | 1981 | Pelca |
| 20 |  |
Johann Christoph Bach und Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach - Marburger Bachchor Dirigent : Wolfram Wehnert – Motetten(LP) | 1976 | Saphir |
| 21 |  |
Telemann • Christoph Bach • Buxtehude - Paul Esswood, Concentus Musicus – Kompositionen Für Altus | 1975 | Telefunken |
| 22 |  |
Johannes Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach - Reutlinger Kammerorchester, Klaus Pfeifle – Motetten Der Bach-Familie(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1974 | Audite |
| 23 |  |
Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Bach, Heinrich Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Michael Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach – Geistliche Chormusik Der Bach-Familie(LP) | 1970 | Bellaphon |
| 24 |  |
Michael Praetorius, Johann-Christoph Bach, Samuel Scheidt, Heinrich Schütz – Motets For Double Chorus, Brass, And Organ | 1959 | Westminster |
| 25 |  |
J.C.Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Dittersdorf - Mogens Wöldike Conducting The Danish State Radio Chamber Orchestra – Works By J.C.Bach, Haydn, Mozart & Dittersdorf | 1956 | Decca |
| 26 |  |
Johann Christoph Bach, Freiburger Barocksolisten – Kammer-musik(2×LP, Stereo, Box Set, ) | - | Audite |
| 27 |  |
Johann Christian Bach, Johann Christoph Bach – Heitere Musik der Bachsöhne(LP, Album, Stereo) | - | Deutsche Buch-Gemeinschaft |
| 28 |  |
Johann Bach / Joh. Christoph Bach / Joh. Ludwig Bach / Joh. Chr. Friedr. Bach / Joh. Ludwig Krebs / Gottfr. Aug. Homilius - Norddeutscher Figuralchor, Kantorei Der Christuskirche In Der Vahr Bremen, Uwe Gronostay – Motetten Der Verwandten Johann Sebastian | - | Camerata (2) |
| 29 |  |
J.C.Bach, Antonio Rosetti, Carl Friedrich Abel - Consortium Musicum (2), Fritz Lehan – Frühklassische Sinfonien I(LP, Stereo) | - | EMI Electrola |
| 30 |  |
Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, Johann Christian Bach, Maria Kalamkarian – Die Familie Bach(LP, 10") | - | Columbia |
Videos featuring Johann Christoph Bach
Johann Christoph Bach (1642-1703) - Welt, gute Nacht
Johann Christoph Bach (1642-1703) - Welt, gute Nacht
JC Bach: Ich Lasse Dich Nicht BWV Anh. 159 - Philippe Caillard Vocal Ensemble, 1960 - WST 14090
Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn (I will not let you go unless you bless me), BWV 1146 (renumbered from BWV Anh. 159), is a motet for SATB double choir which was attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach when it was first published in 1802. Around 18
Samuel Scheidt: Duo Seraphim Clamabant - 1960, Philippe Caillard Vocal Ensemble - WST 14090
Samuel Scheidt (baptised 3 November 1587 – 24 March 1654) was a German composer, organist and teacher of the early Baroque era.
Heinrich Schutz: Supereminet omnem scientiam SWV 76-77 - Philippe Caillard Ensemble, 1960
Heinrich Schütz (1585 – 6 November 1672) was a German composer and organist.
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