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.

• Ulrich Thein
• Angelika Waller
• Franziska Troegner
• Gunnar Helm
• Yvetta Kornová
• Jaroslav Satoranský
• Hans-Peter Minetti
• András Kozák