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Profile of Johann Sebastian Bach

Born:

March 21, 1685, his parents were Johann Ambrosius and Maria Elisabeth Lämmerhirt. Bach is the youngest of eight children.

Birthplace:

Eisenach

Died:

July 28, 1750 in Leipzig due to a stroke.

Also Known As:

Keyboard virtuoso, Konzertmeister (concert master), Kappelmeister (chapel master), Kantor at the Thomasschule

Type of Compositions:

He wrote among others, passions, concertos and orchestral suites.

Influence:

He was taught by his father how to play the violin and harpsichord. During his brother's (Johann Christoph} wedding when he was just 9 years old, Bach met Johann Pachelbel. Later on, when his father died, Johann Christoph adopted him and taught Bach how to play the organ. Bach's friend Georg Böhm introduced him to Hamburg's organ traditions.

Music Sheet:

Musette in D Major