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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.
Johann Sebastian Bach, composer of the Baroque era and member of a large family of north German musicians. He was later regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time, celebrated for such pieces as the Brandenburg Concertos and The Well-Tempered Clavier. Read more about Bach’s life and career.
A magnificent baroque-era composer, Johann Sebastian Bach is revered through the ages for his work's musical complexities and stylistic innovations.
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German organist and composer whose work is today regarded as amongst the finest of mature baroque music (c. 1600-1750).
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is one of the most influential musicians of all times - in 2011, the New York Times named him the most important composer in the history of music.
Johann Sebastian Bach was classical music's most sublime creative genius. Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the Baroque Era.
Quick Facts. Born: March 21 [March 31, New Style], 1685, Eisenach, Thuringia, Ernestine Saxon Duchies [Germany] Died: July 28, 1750, Leipzig (aged 65) Notable Works: sinfonia. “Brandenburg Concertos” “Christmas Oratorio” “Fugue in E-flat Major” “God Is My King” “Hunt Cantata” “Jesu meine Freude” “Mass in B Minor” “Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor”
Johann Sebastian Bach. The works of the German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) are the ultimate expression of polyphony. He is probably the only composer ever able to make full use of the possibilities of art available in his time.
Johann Sebastian Bach is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of European art music. During his lifetime (b. 1685–d. 1750), Bach ranked among the foremost musicians in Germany; he was active as organist, teacher, director, instrument technician, and composer.
An introduction to the unparalleled composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), who changed the course of Baroque music and brought the wonders of counterpoint into classical music.