Johann Sebastian Bach
Seen it?1985 | 1 seasons | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and a small audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Ulrich TheinJohann Sebastian Bach
- Angelika WallerMaria Barbara Bach
- Franziska TroegnerAnna Magdalena Bach
- Gunnar HelmCarl Philipp Emanuel Bach
- Yvetta KornováCatharina Dorothea Bach
- Jaroslav SatoranskýLouis Marchand
- Hans-Peter MinettiChristian Friedrich Henrici
- András KozákFürst Leopold von Anhalt-Köthen
- Ralf LehmJohann Matthias Gesner
- Martin HellbergJohann Heinrich Ernesti