BWV

British

abbreviation

Bach Werke-Verzeichnis: indicating the serial number in the catalogue of the works of J. S. Bach made by Wolfgang Schmieder (1901–1990), published in 1950

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The organ works - the Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179 - were undated and unsigned.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

The Chaconne in D minor BWV 1178 and Chaconne in G minor BWV 1179 have been added to the official catalogue of Bach's works as of Monday.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Where pianists who play Bach’s music have “The Well-Tempered Clavier,” organists have the “Orgelbüchlein” — German for “Little Organ Book,” which consists of the chorale preludes BWV 599-644.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2022

Bach’s “Christ lag in Todesbanden,” BWV 4, Nun ist das Heil und die Kraft, BWV 50, and Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, BWV 1050.

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2016

Trotter began with a brilliant performance of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in F, BWV 540.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2016

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