Bach: A Passionate Life (2013)
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.
Director: David Jeffcock, Cesca Eaton
Genre: Music, Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: March 30, 2013
Cast
- John Eliot Gardiner - Himself
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
classical music, baroque, choral music
More Films by Director: David Jeffcock, Cesca Eaton
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Bach: A Passionate Life stars John Eliot Gardiner.
- How long is Bach: A Passionate Life?
- Bach: A Passionate Life has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Bach: A Passionate Life?
- Bach: A Passionate Life is a Music, Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Bach: A Passionate Life produced?
- Bach: A Passionate Life was produced in United Kingdom.