Bach: A Passionate Life
Synopsis
John Eliot Gardiner goes in search of Bach the man and the musician. The famous portrait of Bach portrays a grumpy 62-year-old man in a wig and formal coat, yet his greatest works were composed 20 years earlier in an almost unrivalled blaze of creativity. We reveal a complex and passionate artist; a warm and convivial family man at the same time a rebellious spirit struggling with the hierarchies of state and church who wrote timeless music that is today known world-wide. Gardiner undertakes a 'Bach Tour' of Germany, and sifts the relatively few clues we have - some newly-found. Most of all, he uses the music to reveal the real Bach.
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- Director
- David Jeffcock, Cesca Eaton
- Original Title
- Bach: A Passionate Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Jeffcock, Cesca Eaton
David Jeffcock, Cesca Eaton, Fiona Morris
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David Jeffcock
Director
David Jeffcock
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Cesca Eaton
Director
Cesca Eaton
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What is Bach: A Passionate Life about?
John Eliot Gardiner goes in search of Bach the man and the musician. The famous portrait of Bach portrays a grumpy 62-year-old man in a wig and formal coat, yet his greatest works were composed 20 years earlier in an almost unrivalled blaze of creativity. We reveal a complex and passionate artist; a warm and convivial family man at the same time a rebellious spirit struggling with the hierarchies of state and church who wrote timeless music that is today known world-wide. Gardiner undertakes a 'Bach Tour' of Germany, and sifts the relatively few clues we have - some newly-found. Most of all, he uses the music to reveal the real Bach.
Who directed Bach: A Passionate Life?
Bach: A Passionate Life was directed by David Jeffcock, Cesca Eaton.
Who stars in Bach: A Passionate Life?
The principal cast of Bach: A Passionate Life includes John Eliot Gardiner.
When was Bach: A Passionate Life released and how long is it?
Bach: A Passionate Life was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.