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Episode 5

Not for the first time Bach finds himself with itchy feet, despite being able to work with a freedom unprecedented in his career. This time a move is confirmed, and Bach finds himself celebrating Christmas at one of Germany's most prestigious musical establishments. With Donald Macleod.

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Christmas Eve 2010 22:00

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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Chorale Prelude Lobt Gott, ihr Christen, allzugleich (BWV 609)

    Performer: Wolfgang Rübsam (organ)

    • NAXOS 8.553031.
  • Louis Couperin

    Prélude in B minor (L'Art de Toucher le Clavecin)

    Performer: Skip Sempé (harpsichord)

    • HARMONIA MUNDI D-7800.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sinfonia for keyboard no.5 (BWV 791)

    Performer: Blandine Verlet (harpsichord)

    • ASTREE E8603.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Ouverture (Orchestral Suite in C, BWV 1066)

    Performer: La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken (director)

    • HARMONIA MUNDI D-7800.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Cantata 'Höchsterwünschtes Freudenfest' (BWV 194)

    Performer: Sibylla Rubens (soprano), Christoph Prégardien (tenor), Klaus Mertens (bass) Performer: Amsterdam Baroque Choir and Orchestra, Ton Koopman (director)

    • ERATO 3984-27315-2.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sanctus in D (BWV 238)

    Performer: Collegium Vocale, Philippe Herreweghe (conductor)

    • VIRGIN CLASSICS 5622522.

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