Bach: A Passionate Life

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 30, 2013

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Cast

John Eliot Gardiner

Director

David Jeffcock,Cesca Eaton

Producer

David Jeffcock,Cesca Eaton,Fiona Morris

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt4888862