Bach

Bach Volume 1 is a detailed study of the musical lineage of the Bach family in Thuringia. This work of literature and fiction examines the ancestors of John Sebastian Bach, tracing the family tree back to the first decade of the sixteenth century. The text explores the lives and contributions of various family members, including Veit Bach and the descendants who shaped the regional musical landscape.

The narrative focuses on figures such as J. Christoph Bach of Arnstadt and his cantata Es erhob sich ein Streit, alongside the compositions of John Michael Bach of Gehren. It further analyzes the descendants of Joh. Christoph Bach of Ohrdruf and the sons of Joh. Sebastian Bach. Through an examination of clan dynamics and sixteenth century quodlibets, Bach Volume 1 provides a comprehensive overview of this influential Thuringian musical dynasty.