Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

1) Biography – (When and where was he born?, Musical Family, Who were his teachers and musical influences?, Where did he go to school?, Where did he work and for whom?, Did he have psychological disorders or illnesses?, What were some interesting things about his life or events that happened in his life that are unique?, Where and when did he die and how?)

2) Music Period, Genres, and Characteristics of his Style – (the baroque period, historical context, musical characteristics)

3) Your Own Analysis – (select a musical piece, define the genre, describe the music)

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Johann Sebastian Bash existed during the Baroque period and was a Musician and German composer. Most of his work included instrumental compositions like the Goldberg variations, vocal music, and Brandenburg Concertos. An example of his Vocal Music was the mass in B Minor and the St Mathew Passion. He was born in Eisenach Germany on the 31st of March in the year 1685 and died on the 28th of July 1750 at the age of 65.

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