Johann Sebastian Bach by

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Intro

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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 authorship of music across a variety of instruments and forms, including orchestral music such as the Brandenburg Concertos; solo instrumental works such as the cello suites and sonatas and partitas for solo violin; keyboard works such as the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier; organ works such as the Schubler Chorales and the Toccata and Fugue in D minor; and choral works such as the St Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. Since the 19th century Bach Revival, he has been generally regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music

Childhood

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Bach was a silly little child, who grew up in a very silly way.

Early Career

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Most of his early career was spent fending off criticisms of his sillyness.

An important work from Bach.

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This is Bach's Harpsichord Concerto No.1 in D Minor, which was especially important because it allowed everyone to think positively about the harpsichord. This was arguably one of Bach's most polarizing impacts on the genre.

Patron

gsfinch — 2024-10-15 00:15:38 UTC

Starting in 1717, Bach was hired by Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Kolthen as Kappelmeister.

Contemporary

gsfinch — 2024-10-15 00:19:53 UTC

Apparently Bach and Handel were born on the same day 80 miles apart but never met!

Harpsichord

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Man, he really created a lot of work for harpsichordists.