Johann Ludwig Bach

Short bio Johann Ludwig Bach

Birthday: 1677 in Thal, Austria

Died: 1731 in Meiningen, Germany

Genre: Classical

Period: Baroque

Full biography Johann Ludwig Bach

Johann Ludwig Bach was a German composer who lived during the Baroque era. He was born in 1677 in Thal near Eisenach in Germany and was a member of the famous Bach family, which included several prominent musicians.

Johann Ludwig Bach received his musical education from his father and uncles and eventually took up the position of organist and court musician in Meiningen. He also worked as a chamber musician for the Duke of Meiningen and composed music for various occasions such as weddings, funerals, and church services.

Bach's compositions were mainly instrumental and included works for violin, harpsichord, and organ. While his work was not as well known as that of his more famous cousins, Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Christoph Bach, he was well regarded by his contemporaries and contributed to the flourishing of the Baroque musical style in Germany.

Some of Bach's notable works include his Sonata for Violin and Viola da Gamba, his 24 preludes for keyboard, and his cantata "Ich bin vergnügt mit meinem Glücke." Bach's compositions were characterized by their expressive harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and use of ornamentation.

Despite his significant contributions to Baroque music, Johann Ludwig Bach's work was largely forgotten after his death in 1731. However, in recent years, there has been renewed interest in his music, and many of his works have been recorded and performed by modern musicians, allowing a new generation of listeners to discover the work of this talented composer.

Compositions featuring Johann Ludwig Bach

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Ich habe dich ein klein Augenblick verlassen, motet for four solo voices, chorus, strings & continuo	8:57 min	Choral	1732
2	Wir wissen, so unser irdisches Haus, motet for double chorus, strings & continuo	6:54 min	Choral	1732
3	Sei nun wieder zufrieden, motet for double chorus, strings & continuo	8:49 min	Choral	1732
4	Mass, for chorus, 2 trumpets, 2 violins & organ in C major (formerly attributed to J.S. Bach, BWV Anh. 25)	20:10 min	Choral	1732
5	Ich will auf den Herren schauen, motet for double chorus, strings & continuo	8:11 min	Choral	1732
6	Gott sei uns gnädig, motet for solo voice, double chorus, strings & continuo	5:25 min	Choral	1732
7	Gedenke meiner, mein Gott, motet for 8 voices, strings & continuo	14:22 min	Choral	1732
8	Das Blut Jesu Christi, motet for 8 voices, strings & continuo	5:17 min	Choral	1732
9	Die richtig für sich gewandelt haben, motet for 10 voices, strings & continuo	11:26 min	Choral	1732
10	Das ist meine Freude, motet for double chorus, strings & continuo	4:38 min	Choral	1732
11	Cantata-Symphony (Concerto) for 2 violins, 2 oboes, strings & continuo in D major (attrib.)	7:21 min	Concerto	1728
12	Denn du wirst meine Seelenicht in der Hölle lassen, sacred cantata (formerly BWV 15)	20:59 min	Choral	1726
13	Overture for strings, 2 oboes (ad libitum) & continuo in G major	14:27 min	Orchestral	1715
14	Mache dich auf, werde licht, cantata for 4 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo	17:51 min	Choral	-
15	Unsere Trübsal, motet for 6 voices	4:32 min	Choral	-
16	Uns ist ein Kind geboren, motet for 8 voices	7:25 min	Choral	-
17	Trauermusik	77:02 min	Choral	-
18	Missa sopra "Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr", for chorus & orchestra	15:55 min	Choral	-
19	Die Weisheit kömmt nicht in eine boshafte Seele, cantata for chorus & orchestra	15:00 min	Choral	-
20	Ja, mir hast du Arbeit gemacht, cantata for 4 voices, chorus, strings & continuo	19:52 min	Choral	-
21	Ich will meinen Geist in euch geben, cantata for chorus & orchestra	16:53 min	Choral	-
22	Der Herr wird ein Neues im Lande erschaffen, cantata for chorus & orchestra	19:10 min	Choral	-
23	Die mit Tränen sähen, cantata for 4 voices, chorus, strings & continuo	18:12 min	Choral	-
24	Es danken dir, Gott, motet	3:15 min	Choral	-
25	Er machet uns lebendig, cantata for 4 voices, chorus, 2 oboes, strings & continuo	12:05 min	Choral	-

Albums featuring Johann Ludwig Bach

#	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	Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Bernhard Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach – Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini – Ouvertures For Orchestra(2×CD, Album)	2019	Naïve
3	J B Bach - Telemann - Fasch - J L Bach - Zelenka, Freiburger Barockorchester, Thomas Hengelbrock – Orchestral Suites(2×CD, Album, Reissue)	2015	Warner Classics
4	Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach ; Johann Ludwig Bach - Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart, Bach-Collegium Stuttgart, Helmuth Rilling – Magnificat; Missa Brevis(CD, Album, Reissue)	2013	Hänssler Classic
5	Johann Ludwig Bach, Ensemble Europa Barocca, Choeur Luce Del Canto, Simon-Pierre Bestion – Trauermusik(CD, Stereo)	2012	Not On Label
6	Johann Ludwig Bach, Anna Prohaska, Ivonne Fuchs, Maximilian Schmitt, Andreas Wolf, RIAS Kammerchor, Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin, Hans-Christoph Rademann – Trauermusik(CD, )	2011	Harmonia Mundi
7	Johann Ludwig Bach - Rheinische Kantorei, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max – Trauermusik (Funeral Music) / Motets / Cantatas / Missa Brevis(3×CD, )	2011	Capriccio (2)
8	G. Ph. Telemann, J. Fr. Fasch, J. L. Bach, Gorzny - Wächter - Zabanoff - Vieweg, Biederitzer Kantorei, Kammerchor Der Biederitzer Kantorei, Telemann-Consort-Magdeburg, Michael Scholl (5) – Mitteldeutsche Barockkantaten(CD, Album, Stereo)	2008	Amati
9	Johann Ludwig Bach - Ex Tempore Gent / Orpheon Consort / Florian Heyerick – Das Ist Meine Freude: Motetten(CD, Album)	2007	Carus
10	Johann Ludwig Bach, Jugendkantorei Dormagen, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max – Kantaten	2006	Carus-Verlag
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	Johann Ludwig Bach, Rheinische Kantorei, Hermann Max – Motetten - Motets(CD, Album, Stereo)	1998	Capriccio (2)
13	J. L. Bach - Fasch - Telemann - Zelenka, Freiburger Barockorchester, Thomas Hengelbrock – Suiten / Suites(CD, Compilation)	1993	EMI Classics
14	Antwerps Bachkoor, Michael Scheck, Johann Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach – Johann Bach Johann Ludwig Bach Johann Sebastian Bach(LP)	1986	Paribas
15	Het Tollens Ensemble, Johann W.A. Stamitz, Johann Ludwig Bach, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Béla Bartók – Het Tollens Ensemble Rijswijk(LP, Album, Stereo)	1984	Not On Label
16	Boccherini, Mozart, Händel, Haydn, J.S. Bach, J.L. Bach - Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Neville Marriner, English Chamber Orchestra, Raymond Leppard – Menuett Boccherini (Berühmte Tänze Aus Rokoko Und Barock)	1979	Philips
17	Johannes Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Sebastian Bach - Reutlinger Kammerorchester, Klaus Pfeifle – Motetten Der Bach-Familie(LP, Album, Stereo)	1974	Audite
18	Sir Neville Marriner, Raymond Leppard, Mozart, Händel, Haydn, J.S. Bach, J.L. Bach – Famous Dances From Rococo And Baroque(LP, Compilation, Stereo)	1971	Philips
19	Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Bach, Heinrich Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Johann Michael Bach, Johann Ludwig Bach – Geistliche Chormusik Der Bach-Familie(LP)	1970	Bellaphon
20	Joh. Hermann Schein - Heinrich Hartmann - Johann Ludwig Bach - Gallus Dressler - Michael Praetorius - Andrea Gabrieli, Dortmunder Kantorei Leitung: Gerhard Trubel – Lobsinget Dem Herrn (Chorwerke Von:)(LP, Stereo)	-	Camerata (2)
21	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)
22	Johann Sebastian, Wilhelm Friedemann, Johann Ludwig, Carl Philipp Emanuel - Münchener Kammerorchester, Hans Stadlmair – Die Familie Bach(LP, Stereo)	-	Aristocrate (2)
23	Johann Ludwig Bach, Zádori, Norin, De Mey, Mertens, Rheinische Kantorei, Das Kleine Konzert, Hermann Max – Trauermusik = Funeral Music(CD, )	-	Capriccio (2)