The Life and Works of Bach

Although now beloved and revered by millions as the greatest composer who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach was best known in his lifetime as an organist and was eclipsed in fame as a composer by two of his twenty children. Yet, throughout his career, he composed a vast body of music which is among the most joyful and captivating ever written. This portrait-in-sound includes many examples of the music that made him immortal. With compelling narration by Jeremy Siepmann, character portrayals by acclaimed actors, and over twenty-five substantial musical extracts reflecting the development of one of music’s most awe-inspiring composers, we are transported back three centuries straight into the life of Johann Sebastian Bach.