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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Episode 3: Cothen (1717-1723)

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Donald Macleod recounts the life and music of J.S. Bach. The ever ambitious Bach takes on his most prestigious position yet, as court conductor to Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen, beginning a period of great happiness and also enormous tragedy in his life. Show less

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