Long before he was recognized as a master composer, Bach was celebrated throughout Germany as a virtuoso organist and consultant for organ building. His compositions for the "King of Instruments" are foundational to the keyboard repertoire.
Bach’s cantatas form the largest portion of his vocal output, with over 200 surviving works. Composed primarily during his tenure as Cantor at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, these pieces functioned as musical sermons designed to correspond with the Lutheran liturgical calendar.
His organ music seamlessly blends the fiery Northern German style of Buxtehude with the lyrical, rhythmic drive of Italian concertos. Conclusion