Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach belonge

[Wendy Phillips]

Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach belonged to the most musical family
in German history--he was the descendant of four generations
of professional musicians. As a child, Bach was a good
singer, but it was only in his teens that he developed into
a capable instrumentalist. In composition he was largely
self-taught.
Bach secured a reputation as the greatest organist and
improviser in Germany. Many of Bach's most celebrated pieces
for organ were written during his Weimar sojourn.
Bach's young patron, Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Coethen, a fine
musician himself, treated him with respect and remarkable
generosity. The bulk of his output consisted of chamber and
instrumental scores for the prince's music-hungry court. It
included such stellar achievements as the Sonatas and Partitas
for Violin, the Suites for Cello, and the Brandenburg Concertos.
"Organ Toccatas & Passacaglia"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002ZO1/wendysmall
"Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000417N/wendysmall
"The 6 Cello Suites" (performed by Pablo Casals)
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002S8E/wendysmall
"Brandenburg Concertos no 1-6"
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000021FZ/wendysmall