#johann sebastian bach

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The 17th Century was a fun time for music because for a while there instrument makers just lost their fucking minds

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Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 1700s

The Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565, is a composition for organ by German composer Johann Sebastian Bach and is one of the most widely recognisable works in the organ repertoire. Although the date of its origin is unknown, scholars have suggested between 1704 and the 1750s. The piece opens with a toccata section followed by a fugue that ends in a coda, and is largely typical of the north German organ school of the Baroque era. Little was known about its early existence until the piece was discovered in an undated manuscript produced by Johannes Ringk. It was first published in 1833 during the early Bach Revival period through the efforts of composer Felix Mendelssohn, who also performed the piece in 1840. It was not until the 20th century that its popularity rose above that of other organ compositions by Bach, as exemplified by its inclusion in Walt Disney's 1940 animated film Fantasia that featured Leopold Stokowski's orchestral transcription from 1927.

BWV 565 was used as film music well before the sound film era, becoming a cliché to illustrate horror and villainy. Its first uses in sound film included the 1931 film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and the 1934 film The Black Cat. The 1950 film Sunset Boulevard used BWV 565 as a joking reference to the horror genre. The 1962 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera used BWV 565 in the suspense and horror sense.

Recordings of BWV 565 that have appeared on popular music charts include rockband Sky's 1980 rock-inspired recording (#83 on Billboard Hot 100, #5 on UK Singles Chart) and Vanessa-Mae's 1994 violin recording (#24 on the Billboard charts). Eurodance music act 2 Unlimited's 1994 hit "The Real Thing" uses BWV 565 and, in a list published by Classic FM and PRS for Music, was revealed to be among the best-selling pop singles to incorporate classical music.

Toccata and Fugue D minor, BWV 565 received a total of 94,7% yes votes! 🎉

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johann sebastian bach, dieterich buxtehude, johann pachelbel, and walter gerwig, the baroque lute, 1969

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Harpsichord Sonata in D-Major, BWV 963, V. Fuga. "Thema all'imitatio Gallina Cuccu." Performed by Aapo Häkkinen, harpsichord.

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I made this a while ago on paint at midnight in a fever like state and needed to post it here

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Catpawsers

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Even if it isn’t seen, a wind is going around a windmill. I’m appealing even if the music isn’t seen, I begin to whisper.

風は見えなくても風車は回っている。 音楽は見えなくても心に響いてくる、囁きかける。

Johann Sebastian Bach ヨハン・ゼバスティアン・バッハ　

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Some Classical Composers Doodle

Requested by my friends on Twitter

[mikrokosmos]

listening to Bach's solo violin sonatas before the sunrise & am contorting as I write this

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Johann Sebastian Bach – Miles Of Music - The Best Of Bach (1982)

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Capes & Cloaks

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Maestro Johannes Brahms was very humorous and always in the mood for a joke. After a sumptuous meal, the host had a bottle of Rauenthaler vintage 1865 (Rheingau) served with the words: "This is the Brahms among my wines!" Brahms tasted carefully and said, "Excellent. Then give us a bottle of the old Bach!" (Brahms greatly admired J. S. Bach) ― The Wine.cellar Group 

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Bolesław Biegas (1877-1954) — Johann Sebastian Bach [oil on board, 1928/1929]

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord in G-Major, BWV 1019, III. Allegro (cembalo solo). Performed by Trevor Pinnock, harpsichord.

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