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.

Cast: Ulrich Thein, Angelika Waller, Franziska Troegner, Gunnar Helm, Yvetta Kornová, Jaroslav Satoranský, Hans-Peter Minetti, András Kozák

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.