Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Born
March 31, 1685
Died
July 28, 1750 (age 65)
Place of Birth
Eisenach, Germany
Also Known As
Iogan Sebastian Bach
Jean-Sébastien Bach
J.S. Bach
Иоганн Себастьян Бах
И. С. Бах
Johann Sebastian Bach
Biography
Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Mass in B minor, two Passions, and over three hundred cantatas of which around two hundred survive. His music is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty, and intellectual depth.
