Johann Sebastian Bach
Series Overview
The series begins with a story from 1717: 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 announced a music competition. Bach was the only competitor to enter.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Fri, Mar 8, 1985
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Ulrich Thein
Johann Sebastian Bach
Angelika Waller
Maria Barbara Bach
Franziska Troegner
Anna Magdalena Bach
Gunnar Helm
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Yvetta Kornová
Catharina Dorothea Bach
Jaroslav Satoranský
Louis Marchand
Hans-Peter Minetti
Christian Friedrich Henrici
András Kozák
Fürst Leopold von Anhalt-Köthen
Ralf Lehm
Johann Matthias Gesner
Martin Hellberg
Johann Heinrich Ernesti
Gábor Sárosi
Jean-Baptiste Volumier
Rosemarie Bärhold
Liese
Wolf Goette
Stiglitz
Rudolf Woschiek
Job
Uwe Zerbe
Born
Wolfgang Greese
Meckbach
Monika Lennartz
Tess
Dana Vávrová
Erdmuthe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Bellag
Lothar Bellag, Klaus Eidam
András Szalai
Department Leadership Roster
Lothar Bellag
Director
Lothar Bellag
Writer
Klaus Eidam
Writer
András Szalai
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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6: FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Johann Sebastian Bach about?
The series begins with a story from 1717: 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 announced a music competition. Bach was the only competitor to enter.
How many seasons does Johann Sebastian Bach have?
Johann Sebastian Bach comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Johann Sebastian Bach?
Key cast members in Johann Sebastian Bach include Ulrich Thein, Angelika Waller, Franziska Troegner, Gunnar Helm, Yvetta Kornová.
Who created or directed Johann Sebastian Bach?
Johann Sebastian Bach was developed and directed by Lothar Bellag.