Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach

Short bio Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach

Birthday: 1759

Died: 1845 in Berlin, Germany

Genre: Classical

Period: Classical

Full biography Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach

Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach was a German composer born in Berlin in 1759. He was the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach and was an accomplished pianist and composer during his time. Despite being born into a family of great musicians, Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach's works were not as well known as those of his father and brothers, but his music has stood the test of time.

Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach showed his musical talent at a very young age, and he began his musical education under his father's tutelage. He later studied with his brother Johann Christian in Italy, where he honed his skills as a pianist and composer.

His compositions were heavily influenced by the classical music of his time, and he specialized in writing pieces for the keyboard. His most famous works include the 6 Sonatinas for harpsichord, Op. 3, and the 6 Keyboard Sonatas, Op. 4. These works showcase his technical mastery of the keyboard and his ability to create beautiful melodies.

Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach died at the young age of 31 in 1845, but his music continued to influence composers for many years. Today, his works are still performed and appreciated by lovers of classical music around the world.

Compositions featuring Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Columbus oder die Entdeckung von America, for tenor, baritone, chorus & orchestra	11:11 min	Choral	1798
2	Westphalens Freude, cantata ("Die Nymphen der Weser")	14:35 min	Vocal Music	1788
3	Wiegenlied einer Mutter for voice & piano	1:52 min	Vocal Music	-
4	Andante for organ	3:28 min	Keyboard	-
5	Vater unser (Lord Our Father), for tenor, bass, choir & orchestra	11:35 min	Choral	-
6	Toccata for organ in C major	5:09 min	Keyboard	-
7	Sonata for piano, 4-hands in C major	6:11 min	Keyboard	-
8	Sinfonia in G major	12:48 min	Symphony	-
9	Sinfonia in C major	14:50 min	Symphony	-
10	Sextuorin E flat major for clarinet, violin, viola, cello & 2 horns	13:58 min	Chamber Music	-
11	Konzert-Stück	6:49 min	Keyboard	-
12	Duetto Comico ("Der Dichter und der Komponist"), for tenor, bass, a caller & pianoforte	6:19 min	Vocal Music	-
13	Duet No. 2 for piano, 4-hands in G major	9:09 min	Keyboard	-
14	Duet No. 1 for piano, 4-hands in D major	9:59 min	Keyboard	-
15	Der Vorsatz, for soprano, alto, tenor, bass & pianoforte	4:18 min	Vocal Music	-
16	Der Pfad des Lebens, trio for 2 tenors, bass & pianoforte	3:54 min	Vocal Music	-
17	Das Gesetzbuch, for bass & pianoforte	3:23 min	Vocal Music	-

Albums featuring Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach

#	Сover	Name album	Year	Music label
1		Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach - Schmithüsen · Crook · Schwarz · Mertens · Rheinische Kantorei · Das Kleine Konzert · Hermann Max – Columbus • Cantatas Et Sinfonias(CD, Album, Stereo)	2000	cpo
2		Jean-Pierre Rampal, Eugenia Zukerman, Pinchas Zukerman With Charles Tunnell - Johann Christian Bach / Wilhelm Friedemann Bach / Wilhelm Friedrich Ernst Bach – Flute, Flute, Violin & Viola	1975	Columbia Masterworks