Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?

Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period.

What is the international Johann Sebastian Bach Competition?

Bach festivals were held on several continents, and competitions and prizes such as the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition and the Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize were named after the composer.

Where did Johann Sebastian Bach live in Weimar?

Bach left Mühlhausen in 1708, returning to Weimar this time as organist and from 1714 Konzertmeister (director of music) at the ducal court, where he had an opportunity to work with a large, well-funded contingent of professional musicians. Bach and his wife moved into a house close to the ducal palace.

What happened to Johann Sebastian Bach’s body?

This building was destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II, so in 1950 Bach’s remains were taken to their present grave in St. Thomas Church. Later research has called into question whether the remains in the grave are actually those of Bach.

Where did Johann Sebastian Bach’s daughters learn music?

His eldest daughters took lessons from Kirnberger and their sister Sara from Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, who was in Berlin from 1774 to 1784. Sara Itzig Levy became an avid collector of works by Johann Sebastian Bach and his sons and was a “patron” of CPE Bach.

What did Bach teach at the Thomasschule?

Bach was required to instruct the students of the Thomasschule in singing and to provide church music for the main churches in Leipzig. Bach was required to teach Latin, but he was allowed to employ four “prefects” (deputies) to do this instead. The prefects also aided with musical instruction.

What is the PMID for Johann Sebastian Bach?

PMID 16219736. ^ Hanford, Jan. “J.S. Bach: Timeline of His Life”. J.S. Bach Home Page. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012.