Bach Birthday Bash

Johann Sebastian Bach

Playlist 2026-03-29

Music is often said to have healing powers, and music by Johann Sebastian Bach seems to be a particularly effective medicine. Whether we are listening to Bach’s music, or performing it, Bach’s music is good for what ails you. You can immerse yourself in the restorative and uplifting effects of Bach’s on the Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash this week.

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Young Bach in Arnstadt

Playlist 2026-03-22

Johann Sebastian Bach was born in March 1685 into a family of accomplished musicians. Bach had full-time jobs in music from his teenage years to the end of his life. He was one of the hardest-working musicians of his day. We’ll celebrate his genius and legacy with an all-Bach program on Part 1 of the Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash this week.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Playlist 2024-03-24

Johann Sebastian Bach lived from 1685 until 1750 – those were the last 65 years of what is considered the official “baroque era” in history. Even in the year 2024, the composer STILL enjoys a reputation as a giant, based on his remarkable lifetime accomplishments. You’ll hear an all-Bach celebration this weekend highlighting some of composer’s most beloved music. It’s part 2 of the annual Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash!

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Playlist 2024-03-17

Baroque era composer Johann Sebastian Bach lived from 1685 until 1750, and his influences are still felt far and wide. Sunday Baroque is celebrating Bach’s genius this weekend with the first installment of a two-part Bach Birthday Bash. Highlights include Bach’s Concerto for violin and oboe … a brand-new recording of the French Suites … and the so-called TRIPLE CONCERTO for flute, violin, and harpsichord. It’s the annual Bach Birthday Bash this weekend on Sunday Baroque.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Playlist 2023-03-19

Johann Sebastian Bach was a talented and revered composer, teacher, and keyboard player. Born in March 1685, his genius continues to inspire musicians and music lovers. Sunday Baroque is celebrating the composer with a two-part Bach Birthday Bash devoted to musical highlights from his extraordinary career. You’ll hear the first installment this weekend on Sunday Baroque.

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JS Bach

Playlist 2021-03-21

Claude Debussy called him, “… a benevolent god to which all musicians should offer a prayer to defend themselves against mediocrity …” and Richard Wagner called him, “…the most stupendous miracle in all music!” They were speaking about Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in March of 1685. This weekend, you can enjoy the annual BACH BIRTHDAY BASH, an all-Bach celebration on Sunday Baroque.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Playlist 2020-03-22

Johann Sebastian Bach was a prolific composer, a demanding teacher, and a skilled keyboard and violin player – and his genius continues to inspire musicians and music lovers. Bach was born in March of 1685, and Sunday Baroque will celebrate the anniversary of that momentous occasion with an all-Bach program of musical highlights from his extraordinary career. It’s the annual Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash!

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Playlist 2018-03-18

Prolific composer … demanding teacher … gifted keyboard and violin player: Johann Sebastian Bach’s genius continues to inspire musicians and music lovers into the 21st century. Bach was born in March in 1685 and every year Sunday Baroque throws a BACH BIRTHDAY BASH, with an entire program devoted to Bach’s music!

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