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Johann Sebastian Bach, composer of the Baroque Era -
Born - 21st March, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany
Died - 28th July, 1750 in Leipzig, Germany
Some of his major works include - 6 Brandenburg concertos, 4 Orchestral suites, 7 Harpsichord concertos, 3 Violin concertos, over 200 Cantatas.
Genres - Sacred music for the German Protestant liturgy especially cantatas, instrumental and keyboard music.
JS Bach began composing at the age of 17 (in 1702) and composed prolifically until he began decomposing in 1750. Ironically, during his lifetime, he was more highly regarded for his organ playing than his compositions.
JS Bach had lost his sight by the time he died.
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∙ 11y agoJohann Sebastian Bach was born in 1685 and died in 1750 and probably became the grandfather of what we now call Classical Music. He had sons and nephews who were also composers and musicians and at least one of them had the same initials and surname.
A lot of his work was written for Harpsichord, the piano not being invented during his life time.
Johann Sebastian Bach is possibly best known for the "Brandenburg Concertos", No.3 in G major (BWV 1048) specifically, which he wrote as audition pieces for the Emperor.
He wrote over 200 cantatas, the best known of which might be "Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring" (BWV 147) which is often played by modern Guitarists.
The "Lute Suite No.4" in E major (BWV 1006a) which was transcribed for guitar by John Williams in the 1960's. And last but not least, the "Toccata and Fugue" in D minor (BWV 565) without which no 1930's Horror movie would be worthy of the title.
A great many modern movies contain the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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∙ 12y agoJS Bach composed during the Baroque period, which was from 1600 to about 1750. He was particularly well known for composing in the Sacred genre, writing a number of Cantatas, Masses and Magnificats, Chorales and Oratorios.
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What types of music did Sondheim compose?
Showtunes, if you classify that as a genre. Though his scores do vary in style.
What are two early eighteenth-century composers who have stood out as musical geniuses of the baroque style?
Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick
What river inspired Johann Strauss to write a famous waltz?
Russell Corrigal, from Winnipeg Manitoba, wrote one of the songs called Red River Waltz. There was a few of them about 1965 is when his version came out. I have a 45 rpm recording of this.
Compare and contrast the lives of Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig Van Beethoven?
Compare and contrast the lives of Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (6 points) Include: Major life events Important musical compositions Primary differences in style
What changes to the piano did Johann Christian Bach make to the piano?
Actually it was not Johann Christian Bach who made the first changes, but his father, Johann Sebastian Bach.Prior to Johann Sebastian Bach, the piano (or clavier as it was originally known) was not played using the thumbs or the fourth fingers. JS Bach was the first one to play the piano using his thumbs with his hands rounded on the keyboard. He hardly moved his hands, unlike keyboardists who preceded him, yet kept his fingers well rounded on the keyboard.Johann Christian Bach was the eleventh son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He made some significant changes to the nature of piano music, as his compositional style tended towards the more expressive. He is less known, simply because the magnificent career of his father overshadowed his own work. Also, because Johann Christian spent much time in Britain, his style developed differently. He was sometimes known as the "English Bach".
What types of music did Sondheim compose?
Showtunes, if you classify that as a genre. Though his scores do vary in style.
What two early eighteenth century composers who have stood out as musical geniuses of the baroque style?
Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick
What are two early eighteenth-century composers who have stood out as musical geniuses of the baroque style?
Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick
What river inspired Johann Strauss to write a famous waltz?
Russell Corrigal, from Winnipeg Manitoba, wrote one of the songs called Red River Waltz. There was a few of them about 1965 is when his version came out. I have a 45 rpm recording of this.
Compare and contrast the lives of Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig Van Beethoven?
Compare and contrast the lives of Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (6 points) Include: Major life events Important musical compositions Primary differences in style
What is the musical style of Johann Sebastian bach?
JS Bach had an extended music career. Within all of his work, Bach wrote some 200 church cantatas which have come down to us. He brought to majestic fruition the polyphonic style.
What changes to the piano did Johann Christian Bach make to the piano?
Actually it was not Johann Christian Bach who made the first changes, but his father, Johann Sebastian Bach.Prior to Johann Sebastian Bach, the piano (or clavier as it was originally known) was not played using the thumbs or the fourth fingers. JS Bach was the first one to play the piano using his thumbs with his hands rounded on the keyboard. He hardly moved his hands, unlike keyboardists who preceded him, yet kept his fingers well rounded on the keyboard.Johann Christian Bach was the eleventh son of Johann Sebastian Bach. He made some significant changes to the nature of piano music, as his compositional style tended towards the more expressive. He is less known, simply because the magnificent career of his father overshadowed his own work. Also, because Johann Christian spent much time in Britain, his style developed differently. He was sometimes known as the "English Bach".
The synonym and antonym for genre?
Type, brand and style are synonyms of genre. There are no antonyms for genre.
What is the style of Bach?
That depends on which Bach you are talking about! They were a prolific musical family. The Bach is probably Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 -1750, who is most associated with baroque music, and forms such as the fugue. Several of his sons were also famous composers. C.P.E. Bach, for instance is associated with the classical style.
Is Science fiction one way to describe an authors style?
No. Science Fiction is a genre. A style can be applied to any genre.
What is the style of Johann Strauss' Waltzes and Polkas?
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What is the genre of Chopin's polonaise op 40?
Genre: Classical Style: Romantic
