As of 17th November 2025, the index of Bach's works (BWV) is richer by two numbers. Leipzig Bach Archive director Peter Wollny has succeeded in identifying two previously anonomous organ works as composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
The works were presented in a livestreamed official ceremony in the presence of the Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, and the Mayor of Leipzig, Burkhard Jung, the city of Leipzig together with the worldwide Bach community.
Press release and livestream recording
Joint press release by Bach Archiv, Stadt Leipzig, Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Royal Library of Belgium (PDF)
Livestream recording of the presenation of the works (Youtube video below)
International media reports
The Guardian: Two long-lost organ pieces by JS Bach performed for first time in 300 years (17th November 2025)
BBC: Lost Bach pieces performed for first time in 320 years (17th November 2025)
Deutsche Welle: Johann Sebastian Bach. Finding hidden treasures (YouTube video below)