Johann Sebastian Bach
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JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
March 21st 1685- July 28th 1750
Bachs mothers name is Maria Elisabeth Lämmerhirt and his fathers name was Johann Ambrosius Bach. Bach has eight siblings and is the youngest. Bach was born into a rich family and didn't have a job as a child.
(The picture in the background is Bach's father.)
As a child his father taught him violin. He was smart in school yet sometimes did not get along with the others. At age 10 Bach became and orphan due to the death of both of his parents. He had to move in with his oldest brother, and was taught music by him.
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Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany. He moved around to go to special music schools for his talent and beautiful singing voice. He died in Leipzig, Germany on July 28.
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Bach composed in Baroque Music. Bach got started in music from his father and older brother. His father taught him violin and his older brother provided him as his musical instructor. Many many composers influenced Bach's music. So many I can not name all of them.
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Bach played many instruments but mainly was an organist. Some other instruments he played are the harpsichord, clavichord, violin.
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Bach composed orchestral music and solo music.
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FIVE FUN FACTS ABOUT BACH
- Bach had 20 children
- He was put into prison for trying to quit his job.
- He had a beautiful soprano singing voice.
- Bach had two wives
- In his 20s he pulled a sword on a bassoonist who accused him of slander.
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Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Andante II
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I choose Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Presto III
Because it is a beautiful piece of music and gives certain moods. It has a lot of violin pieces in this music.
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