Johann Sebastian Bach -

Master Of Music

 Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the best-known members of the famous musical family of the same name, was the most important composer of the German Baroque era and of Protestant church music.  His works bear the distinctive stamp of his special genius.  "He should not be called Bach (the German word for stream), but Meer (ocean) because of his unending, inexhaustible wealth of tone combinations and harmonies," said Ludwig van Beethoven of the court "composer, first violin and Kapellmeister".  Bach's works, such as the "Brandenburg Concertos", the "Well-Tempered Clavier", the "Musical Offering" and the "Christmas Oratorio", bear witness to his remarkable creativity.

Committed to the arts

 Rooted in the art of writing and the written language, Montblanc has for many years been committed to promoting international art and culture.  Since music is a language that is understood the world over, Montblanc also has a very strong affinity with this art form.  

The "Johann Sebastian Bach" writing instruments are two outstanding additions to the Montblanc "donation pens".  At the same time as paying tribute to the talents, creative genius and life-work of Johann Sebastian Bach, Montblanc is contributing to the preservation of the original manuscripts of the "Brandenburg Concertos" and the "Christmas Oratorio" in the Berlin State Library.  Ten Euros from the sale of each writing instrument will go to an appeal fund launched in 1997 by the Friends of the Berlin State Library to preserve the original manuscripts.  The enclosed facsimile of the original manuscript of the 2nd Brandenburg Concerto, authorised by the Berlin State Library, is a mark of the gratitude of the organisers of the appeal and of Montblanc for your contribution to saving Bach's legacy.

Musical down to the tip of the nib

 Inspired by admiration for Johann Sebastian Bach's creativity and musical genius, Montblanc has created a fountain pen that reflect his unique gifts and ability.

The "Johann Sebastian Bach" writing instruments are as striking as the works of this great composer.  The barrel and the top of the cap are made from sepia-coloured precious resin.  The cap gleams with the colour of coral and features the engraved signature of Johann Sebastian Bach and a gold-plated clip in the form of a treble clef.  In addition, the goldplated cap rings of both the fountain pen are engraved with notes from the original score of the 5th Brandenburg Concerto. 

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