Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig (1723–1750)

1. Bach begins as Thomaskantor in Leipzig

   May 30, 1723Labels: Thomaskantor, Nikolaikirche, St Thomas

   • BWV75
   • Britannica

2. First major Leipzig Latin work: Magnificat

   Jul 2, 1723Labels: Magnificat BWV, Vespers service, Leipzig

   • BWV243a

3. Dialogue cantata premiered in Leipzig

   Nov 7, 1723Labels: O Ewigkeit, Leipzig, Dialogue cantata

   • BWV60
   • BCW

4. St John Passion first performed at St. Nicholas

   Apr 7, 1724Labels: St John, Nikolaikirche, Good Friday

   • BWV245
   • Britannica

5. Chorale cantata cycle begins with BWV 20

   Jun 11, 1724Labels: BWV 20, Chorale cantata, Leipzig

   • BWV20

6. St Matthew Passion first performed in Leipzig

   Apr 11, 1727Labels: St Matthew, Thomaskirche, Good Friday

   • BWV244
   • Britannica

7. Bach takes over Leipzig Collegium Musicum

   Jan 1, 1729Labels: Collegium Musicum, Zimmermann s, Leipzig concerts

   • Caf Zimmermann
   • BCW Braatz

8. Christmas Oratorio Part I premiered

   Dec 25, 1734Labels: Christmas Oratorio, Part I, St Nicholas

   • Christmas Oratorio

9. Christmas Oratorio concludes on Epiphany

   Jan 6, 1735Labels: Christmas Oratorio, Part VI, Epiphany

   • Christmas Oratorio

10. Clavier-Übung III published in Leipzig

    Sep 1, 1739Labels: Clavier- bung, Organ collection, Leipzig publication

    • Clavier bung III
    • OUP

11. Goldberg Variations published as Clavier-Übung IV

    Jan 1, 1741Labels: Goldberg Variations, Clavier- bung, Keyboard work

    • Goldberg Variations
    • IMSLP

12. Potsdam visit leads to The Musical Offering

    May 7, 1747Labels: The Musical, Frederick II, Potsdam visit

    • Britannica
    • PTNA

13. Bach joins Mizler’s Society of Musical Sciences

    Jun 1, 1747Labels: Mizler s, Lorenz Mizler, Leipzig intellectuals

    • Britannica

14. Mass in B minor completed near end of career

    Jan 1, 1749Labels: Mass in, Ordinary, Compilation

    • Mass in B
    • Britannica

15. Bach dies in Leipzig

    Jul 28, 1750Labels: Death of, Leipzig, St Thomas

    • Britannica