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Johann Sebastian Bach
A famous German composer of the Baroque period, who lived from 1685-1750.
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Which list contains a genre in which JS Bach did NOT write?
Bach was a prolific composer who wrote works in all genres in his day. He did not compose in any new forms. Some of the genres that emerged after his time are the symphonies, classical concerto (solo instrument and orchestra) and sonatas.
How old was Saint Sebastian when he died?
We do not know. However, Sebastian was still quite young, probably in his late 20s or early 30s when he died.
Sebastian was probably in his 20s or early 30s when he died. We do not know for certain.
What is a famous song that features a clavichord?
One song that immediately comes to mind - is 'Lady Linda' by the Beach Boys - which I have in my collection. The intro and lead out feature a section of 'Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring' played on the clavichord.
What is the origin of Sebastian?
The name Sebastian comes from the Greek word σεβας ( sebas) meaning "reverential awe." As the Greek form of the Latin title Augustus, Sebastian means "worthy of reverence."
Neoclassical composers modeled many of their works after the compositions of?
Bach. "Back to Bach" is the theme of the neoclassical movement.
What zodiac sign was js bach born under?
Born 31, March 1685. Bach was an Aries (Hawk in the Amerind Earth Magic Zodiac).
What pieces of music by Tchaikovsky and Mozart and Bach are in Jiro Dreams of Sushi?
- Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D, Opus 35 - Allegro Moderato. Jascha Heifetz (violin), Sir John Barbirolli/London Philharmonic Orchestra
- Philip Glass: I'm Going To Go Make A Cake
- Max Richter: "Berlin by Overnight"
- Glass: Morning Passages
- Richter: On the Nature of Daylight
- Richter: Infra 5
- Glass: Gertrude Leave the Summer House
- Glass: Etude no. 5
- Rye Randa: Off to Market
- Werner Hagen: African Journey by Anugama
- Glass: A Choice
- Glass: String Quartet no. 4 (Buzcak) Kronos Quartet
- Glass: Etude no. 2
- Mozart: Piano Concerto no. 21 in C, K. 467 - Andante. Alfred Brendel (piano), Sir Neville Marriner/Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
- Bach: Cello Suite no. 1: Prelude. Fünf D
- Glass: The Hours
- Glass: Invitation
In what sacred genres did J.S. Bach compose?
Johann Sebastian Bach composed prolific church organ music, the Mass in B Minor, much sacred choral music, and the St Matthew Passion. He wrote Cantatas, Masses and Magnificats, Chorales and Oratorios.
Did Gottfried August Homilius write J S Bach Gigue Fugue in g major?
From what I know, Homilius never wrote any fugues of any sort, either for the organ, or otherwise. Although he was a student of Jean-Sébastien, he too was a composer of mainly liturgical works for the church, but wrote nothing secular as opposed to his teacher.
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Is it true that JS Bach composed so much music that it would take one man 70 years to copy it?
Yes, it is true that Johann Sebastian Bach composed a vast amount of music during his lifetime. It is estimated that Bach composed over 1,000 works, including cantatas, concertos, orchestral suites, and keyboard music. If one were to copy all of Bach's music by hand, it would indeed take an individual a significant amount of time, likely much longer than 70 years due to the complexity and volume of his compositions.
