International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition [SEP] named after
International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition
The International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition (International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition) is a music competition in Leipzig, Germany, held by the Bach-Archiv Leipzig. It was founded in 1950 and was held every four years from 1964 to 1996 with five subjects and is now held every two years with three changing subjects. From 1965 the competition is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Geneva.
Prizewinners.
Prize winners have included:
- Harpsichordists: Pieter-Jan
's name. Bach festivals were held on several continents, and competitions and prizes such as the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition and the Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize were named after the composer. While by the end of the 19th century Bach had been inscribed in nationalism and religious revival, the late 20th century saw Bach as the subject of a secularised art-as-religion ().
Reception 21st century.
In the 21st century, Bach's compositions have become available online, for instance at the International Music Score