Bach is a prolific composer. His works include nearly 3 cantata; A set of 48 fugues and preludes that make up the collection of piano music with average law; At least 14 other preludes; More than 1 other harpsichord music; 23 concertino; 4 overtures; 33 sonatas; 5 mass songs; Three hymns and many others. Altogether, Bach composed more than 8 serious music. Bach's works are deep, tragic, broad and internal, and full of the breath of real life in Germany in the first half of the 18th century. He composed Bach-cello suites
and wrote many large-scale vocal works full of dramatic factors, among which Passion of Matthew and Mass in B minor are the most influential works. In these works, Bach, as a devout Protestant, expressed his pity and sympathy for human disasters and pains and his desire for a peaceful and happy future through religious music forms (Passion Melody, Mass, Classical Songs, Cantata, etc.). Compared with previous works, Bach's works, which are full of religious content and polyphonic music thinking, reveal people's inner world more broadly, but at the same time, his music has never been divorced from the German music tradition. The collection of piano music with even rhythm is one of Bach's important legacies in the field of "pure music". As a work with German spirit, The Collection of Piano Music with Equal Rhythm embodies that kind of rigorous German thinking. In addition, Bach's band works such as French Suite, English Suite and six Brandenburg Concertos also express the composer's prayer and desire for peace and a better life. These works aroused a strong buzz in the hearts of the German people. Bach's main achievements in his life: First, he liberated music from the position of religious accessories. Music does not always praise God, but also ordinary life. Secondly, he developed polyphonic music into tonic music, which greatly enriched the expressive force of music. Thirdly, he established the principle of twelve equal laws of keyboard instruments. Fourthly, apart from vocal music, Bach laid the style foundation for almost all works of modern western music. Therefore, Bach was called "the father of western music" by the late Buddha.
In the half century after johann sebastian bach's death, his music was largely neglected (but it is worth noting that the greatest musicians of that era-Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven greatly appreciated Bach's talent). The new music style is developing, and Bach's "old-fashioned" music is silenced for a while. But after 18, people became interested in Bach's music again, and since then, his reputation and fame have been increasing day by day. In today's secular era, Bach is far more famous than during his lifetime. A composer who was regarded as old-fashioned in style and theme 2 years ago is widely praised today.
The Father of Western Music History
Bach's Collection of Piano Music with Average Rhythm
[2] Bach is one of the highest-level artists among all famous composers. His collection of piano music with even rhythm is known as the music bible. He is familiar with all the music forms of his time, and he can use any one of them freely, reaching the point of perfection. For example, his mastery of the melody combination method (the method of playing two or more different tunes at the same time) is unprecedented. In addition, his orchestral works are highly logical, varied, touching in theme and rich in melody, so he is praised more and more.
Bach's music can be said to be an important pillar of the European music hall. For the music of the whole baroque period, Bach's musical achievements can be said to be the dome on this hall; For the subsequent development of European music, although Bach did not have a real influence until the 19th century, once this influence was generated, it had a far-reaching impact on the development of European music. Only when Bach has new cultural significance in the new historical and cultural background can his music works have "apocalyptic" significance to modern music. For future generations, it is impossible to understand European music without studying Bach; Without in-depth study of Bach's works, it is difficult to become a rigorous and proficient musician; If we can't experience the deep thoughts and feelings contained in Bach's music through its simple form, refined skills and even the "shell" of religious music form, it will be difficult to thoroughly understand the essence of Bach's music.
artistic achievements
Bach Museum and its exhibits (5 pieces) (1) The technique of polyphonic music has been developed to the highest level, and The Dedication of Music and The Art of Fugue summarize the writing techniques of polyphonic music since the Middle Ages. (2) The combination of high polyphonic thinking and novel and vivid main melody techniques makes Bach a key figure in the history of music. (3) He is the founder of piano concerto, and has made important contributions to the liberation of thumb in piano playing. (4) The instrumental music in the Baroque period reached its peak, such as the French Suite, the English Suite and Partita, the violin sonata and Partita accompanied by six Kubinashi, the Brandenburg Concerto and the instrumental music performance in the religious chorus.
the significance of music
Bach is a devout Christian, and his music expresses more faith in God
Bach (2 pieces) shows the significance of the harmonious existence of the world. Bach believes that everything in the world is a gift from God, and music is also a sacred thing from God. Therefore, music is a ladder to talk with God and lead to heaven. Therefore, the whole meaning of music lies in praising and thanking God, and feeling the influence of God's existence through this hidden and rational way.
Bach was only regarded as a minor composer in the decades after his death, and his works were mostly used as etudes. In 1829, Mendelssohn staged the Passion of Matthew, announcing the beginning of the movement of "Reviving Bach". Many composers in The Romantic Period admire Bach, but most of them do not directly inherit his creative style. In the 2th century, due to the rise of neoclassical music, the position of Bach style in modern music creation was greatly improved.