Bach's employment in Köthen as "Hochfürstlich Anhalt-Köthenischer Kapellmeister" deteriorated after the prince's marriage in 1721.
Cultural Impact
Three centuries later, Bach's creations continue to move music lovers worldwide, uniting sacred and secular works into a cosmos of spirituality that bridges all confessional and ideological borders.
Performer Biography
Dr. Hans Helmut Tillmanns, the organist on this album, is known as an organ virtuoso through more than thirty CD releases with worldwide distribution.
Performer Biography
Dr. Tillmanns has performed in various countries including the USA, England, Benelux, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, and Finland.
Interpretation
In his interpretations, Dr. Tillmanns follows the example of his great teacher, Professor Helmut Walcha.
Composer Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach's time in Weimar was considered his "golden era of his organ art."
Performer Biography
Dr. Tillmanns' repertoire spans organ literature from the Renaissance up to contemporary organ music.
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