Johann Sebastian Bach 31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme BWV 140
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring BWV 147
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565
Organ Concerto in D Minor BWV 596
French Suite No. 5 in G major BWV 816
Double Violin Concerto in D minor BWV 1043
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major BWV 1068
Keyboard Concerto No. 3 in D Major BWV 1054

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Johann Sebastian Bach was a famous composer and musician born in Germany in 1685. He came from a family of musicians and began playing the violin and organ at a young age. Bach is well-known for his incredible ability to write music that was both complex and beautiful. He composed over a thousand pieces, including concertos, cantatas, and keyboard works.
One of Bach’s most famous pieces is the “Brandenburg Concerto,” which showcases his skill in blending different instruments together. He also wrote music for church services, reflecting his deep faith. Although he was popular during his lifetime, his music fell out of fashion after his death in 1750. It was not until the 19th century that musicians and composers rediscovered his work, leading to a great revival of interest in his music.
Today, Bach is celebrated as one of the greatest composers in Western classical music. His music continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.
*Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) indicate dating systems before and after a calendar change, respectively. Usually, they refer to the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar as enacted in various European countries between 1582 and 1923.