Lost Bach pieces performed for first time in 320 years
Summary
Two previously unknown organ pieces believed to be by Johann Sebastian Bach were performed for the first time in 320 years in Germany. A researcher found these pieces in 1992 and confirmed their identity over 30 years. They were played at the St Thomas Church in Leipzig, where Bach once worked.Key Facts
- Two organ pieces by Johann Sebastian Bach were discovered and performed after 320 years.
- The pieces are called the Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179.
- The discovery was made by Peter Wollny, a researcher, while cataloguing Bach manuscripts in Brussels.
- The pieces were undated and unsigned but are believed to have been written around 1705.
- They were performed at St Thomas Church in Leipzig where Bach worked and is buried.
- Dutch organist Ton Koopman played the pieces and called them high quality.
- These pieces show features unique to Bach's style from that period.
- The works have now been officially added to the catalogue of Bach's compositions.
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