Bach-Gesellschaft

The Bach-Gesellschaft, founded in 1850, was a society committed to collecting, publishing, and studying the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers in Western music. Its main achievement was producing the Bach Werke Verzeichnis (BWV), a comprehensive catalog of his compositions. This organization made Bach's music more accessible and helped preserve his legacy for future generations. The society played a crucial role in musicology by promoting scholarly research and performance of Bach's works, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of his enduring influence on classical music.