Johann Sebastian Bach poster

Johann Sebastian Bach (1985)

Biography · Drama · Music

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.

IMDb rating
8.2 (120 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
DE
Type
Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1985)

7.67 avg 3 episodes 7.2 → 8.2 84 min avg

Ep 1: 7.2 · 7 votesEp 3: 7.6 · 6 votesEp 4: 8.2 · 6 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Die Herausforderung7.27
3Stürme und Jahre7.66
4Die Ordnung der Sterne8.26