Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach stands as one of the supreme geniuses in Western music history, a composer whose mastery of counterpoint, harmony, and musical architecture remains unmatched. Though recognized as an exceptional organist during his lifetime, Bach was primarily known as a church musician and...
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Johann Sebastian Bach: Early Life The Bach Family Tradition Johann Sebastian Bach was born into a musical dynasty of extraordinary scope. The Bach family produced musicians across seven generations,...
Career
Johann Sebastian Bach: Career Arnstadt and Mühlhausen (1703-1708) First Organist Position: Arnstadt (1703-1707) In August 1703, Bach was appointed organist at the Bonifaciuskirche (New Church) in...
Major Achievements
Johann Sebastian Bach: Major Achievements Supreme Master of Counterpoint Johann Sebastian Bach’s major achievement lies in his unparalleled mastery of counterpoint—the art of combining...