

The series begins with a story from 1717: 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 announced a music competition. Bach was the only competitor to enter.
DFF 1
Hans-Peter Minetti
Christian Friedrich Henrici

András Kozák
Fürst Leopold von Anhalt-Köthen
Ralf Lehm
Johann Matthias Gesner

Martin Hellberg
Johann Heinrich Ernesti
Gábor Sárosi
Jean-Baptiste Volumier
Rosemarie Bärhold
Liese