Johann Sebastian Bach

Episodes from the life of the great musician, whose 300th birthday is being celebrated worldwide this year. The series begins with a story from 1717, which has been passed down in quite varied versions. At the court of Augustus the Strong in Dresden, the French organ virtuoso Louis Marchand was said to have passed away. Convinced of his “unique” abilities, he—according to the film—announced a music competition. Bach was the only competitor to enter.

First Air Date: 1985-03-08

Rating: 8.5/10

Cast

Ulrich Thein

Angelika Waller

Franziska Troegner

Gunnar Helm

Yvetta Kornová

Jaroslav Satoranský

Hans-Peter Minetti

András Kozák

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Ralf Lehm

Martin Hellberg