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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750), German composer and organist, 1746.
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Morning Glories: J.S. Bach the father

Every weekday at 10 a.m., the hosts at Classical MPR play a standout work based on the theme for the week. We call them Morning Glories.

Johann Sebastian Bach was busy! In addition to writing an enormous and profound catalogue of music, he also made 20 babies! As we approach Father's Day weekend, we will hear the (musical) fruits of this father of 20 during this week's Morning Glories.

Monday

Cantata No. 169: Sinfonia

Tuesday

Mass in B minor: Gloria in excelsis Deo

Wednesday

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Thursday

French Suite No. 3

Friday

Orchestral Suite No. 2

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