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Johann Sebastian Bach
One of the greatest composers in western musical history was Johann Sebastian Bach. ... Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany on March 21, 1685. His father, Johann Ambrosius Bach, a violinist by trade, taught his son the basic skills for string playing; another relation, the organist at Eisenachs most important church, instructed the young boy on the organ. ... In 1707, at the age of 22, Bach became fed up with the lousy musical standards of Arnstadt (and the working conditions) and sought employment elts ware. ... The same year1707, Johann married to Maria Barbara Bach who inadvertently was his cousin (Blume 7-8).
Again caught up in a running conflict between factions of his church, Bach moved to Weimar to get away from the conflicts and start over again. ... The Cothen period of Johann’s life produced, among other masterpieces, the Brandenburg Concerti. ... Bach remarried soon after to Anna Magdalena and forged ahead with his work. ...
After conducting and composing for the court orchestra at Cothen for seven years, Bach was offered the highly prestigious job of cantor (music director) of St.
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