Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750), was a German organist and composer of the baroque era, one of the greatest and most productive geniuses in the history of all music. "Johann Sebastien Bach"
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750), was a German organist and composer of the baroque era, one of the greatest and most productive geniuses in the history of all music.
Bach was born on March 21, 1685, in Eisenach, Thuringia into a family, which contained 53 prominent musicians. Bach received his first musical instrument from his father, which was a grand piano. When his father died Bach went to study with his brother in Ordhuf.
It was there when Bach learnt to play the organ and the piano as well as learn how to compose a piece of music. Then he moved to Leipzig and spent the rest of his life there. Bach composed many pieces of music, which was very difficult to play by any other musician at that time.
The Organ on which Bach began to play.
Bach's Sonata
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