J.S. Bach-Stiftung, known in English as the J.S. Bach Foundation, is a

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foundation established in St. Gallen in 1999 to support the performance of the vocal works of

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.Entry for «J.S. Bach-Stiftung» in the Handelsregister of the St. Gallen Canton
accessed on March 27, 2016.

Founders

The J.S. Bach-Stiftung was established, using private funds, by the musician

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(artistic director) and the private banker Konrad Hummler.

World Wide Web

In addition to CD and DVD recordings, the J.S. Bach-Stiftung operates a channel on

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, where selected recordings (e.g., excerpts and including individual movements from cantatas). And, since August 2015 the foundation provides its own

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platform, from which the complete discography is obtainable.''Bach-Streaming''
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References

External links

* {{Authority control 1999 establishments in Switzerland Foundations based in Switzerland Musical groups established in 1999 Bach orchestras Early music choirs