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In what year did Johann Sebastian Bach move in with his older brother?
In what year did Johann Sebastian Bach move in with his older brother?
- 1695 (correct)
- 1685
- 1707
- 1703
What instrument did Bach play in his first court musician position?
What instrument did Bach play in his first court musician position?
- Piano
- Cello and harpsichord
- Harpsichord
- Violin and organ (correct)
In which city did Bach become a teacher and director at St. Thomas's Church?
In which city did Bach become a teacher and director at St. Thomas's Church?
- Leipzig (correct)
- Eisenach
- Arnstadt
- Köthen
Which influential composer's organ music collection was studied by Baroque musicians, including Bach?
Which influential composer's organ music collection was studied by Baroque musicians, including Bach?
Who revived Bach's music by conducting his St. Matthew Passion in 1829?
Who revived Bach's music by conducting his St. Matthew Passion in 1829?
How many children did Bach have in total from his two marriages?
How many children did Bach have in total from his two marriages?
At what age did Bach become chapel master in Prince Leopold's court?
At what age did Bach become chapel master in Prince Leopold's court?
Which composer taught Bach's elder brother, Johann Christoph?
Which composer taught Bach's elder brother, Johann Christoph?
What caused Bach's death?
What caused Bach's death?
In what city was Bach born?
In what city was Bach born?
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Birth Year
Birth Year
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany.
First Teacher
First Teacher
Bach likely learned organ from his older brother after moving in at age 10.
Court Musician Position
Court Musician Position
At age 18, Bach became a low-level court musician, playing violin and organ.
Marriages
Marriages
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St. Thomas's Church
St. Thomas's Church
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Director of Collegium Musicum
Director of Collegium Musicum
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Influence of Frescobaldi
Influence of Frescobaldi
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Influence of Pachelbel
Influence of Pachelbel
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Posthumous Recognition
Posthumous Recognition
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Musical Family Legacy
Musical Family Legacy
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Study Notes
Johann Sebastian Bach's Life
- Born in Eisenach, Germany in 1685, into a musical family
- Father was a town musician
- Youngest of eight children
- Moved in with older brother (organist) at age 10
- Became an organist at age 18
- Married cousin, Maria, in 1707, had seven children
- Became chapel master in 1717
- Married Anna Wilcke in 1721, had 13 more children
- Moved to Leipzig in 1723
- Became director at St. Thomas' Church and Director of Collegium Musicum
- Gave concerts in a coffee house in Leipzig
- Lost his vision in 1750 and died in 1750
Bach's Music
- Bach’s music was not very appreciated during his lifetime
- It wasn't until 1829 when Felix Mendelssohn performed the St. Matthew's Passion, that his music was recognised.
- Bach was a prolific composer, creating many works for the organ and other instruments
- 20 children
- 5/2 were named, Johann/Johanna respectively
- 4 sons became famous musicians
- His family was so large and musical that the word for musician in his region of Germany became 'Bach'
Bach's Influences
- Girolama Frescobaldi (1583–1643)
- Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
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