Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) wrote this piece as part of a larger collection for keyboard.

J.S. Bach wrote this as a Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 533 ("The Cathedral")while he worked in Arnstadt, Germany.

Felix Mendelssohn was a prolific German composer who was influenced by J.S. Bach's music all his life. He used Bach's musical ideas both as a composer and performer.

This piece by J.S. Bach is in several parts. Some musicians think that this is a reference to the life of Christ: Part I (birth of Christ); Part II (ministry and suffering on the cross); Part III (resurrection); Part IV (ascension).

Johannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic period. He studied the music of J.S. Bach and used his ideas in his compositions.

"When in the hour of utmost need We know not where to look for aid...Then this our comfort is alone,That we may meet before Thy throne." (translation, Catherine Winkworth)

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) wrote this piece as part of a larger collection.

Robert Schumann and his family lived in Leipzig, the same city where J.S. Bach lived. Bach's compositions were carefully studied by Robert Schumann. He wrote 6 Fugues on B.A.C.H., Op.60 for Organ.

J.S. Bach was an innovative and creative composer who lived from 1685-1750. Many of his pieces bear the initials "SDG" (Soli Deo Gloria) "Glory to God Alone." BWV 614 was written for the beginning of the new calendar year.