Johann Sebastian Bach[n 1] (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his prolific output across a variety of instruments and forms, including the orchestral Brandenburg Concertos; solo instrumental works such as the Cello Suites and Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin; keyboard works such as the Goldberg ...
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Johann Sebastian Bach by Haussmann Elias Gottlob Haussmann (Public Domain) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German organist and composer whose work is today regarded as amongst the finest of mature baroque music (c. 1600-1750). More famous as an organist than as a composer in his own lifetime, Bach's rich legacy encompasses sacred and secular works, notably cantatas, organ pieces, and ...
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is one of the most influential musicians of all times - in 2011, the New York Times named him the most important composer in the history of music. Although the story of his life still holds some white spots, his life and legacy are being kept alive - especially in Leipzig, where he served as Thomaskantor for 27 years.
Discover our selection of the best Bach works featuring 10 masterpieces including the Brandenburg Concertos and The Well-Tempered Clavier.
6.1 About Johann Sebastian Bach During the 17th century, many families passed their trades down to the next generation so that future generations may continue…
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most influential and revered composers in the entire history of Western classical music. Born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, Bach lived during the Baroque period and created a vast catalog of works that fundamentally shaped how we understand music itself. Despite receiving limited recognition during his lifetime, Bach is now recognized as a musical genius ...