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Johann Sebastian Bach

A famous German composer of the Baroque period, who lived from 1685-1750.

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What is Bach's sonata for cello and piano in D major?

What now it's called Bach's sonatas for cello and piano, are the 3 sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord BWV 1027-1029. The second sonata, BWV 1028 is in the tonality of D major.

How many bradenburg concertos are there?

The Brandenburg concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach, originally entitled 'Six Concerts à plusieurs instruments,' are a collection of six instrumental works. They are widely regarded as among the finest musical compositions of the Baroque era.

Who composed music for clarinet before 1750?

Before the classical era Georg Friedrich Händel, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Johann Stamitz composed for the clarinet. The baroque era ended in 1750.

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.

Why did so many men in Bach's family have the first name Johann?

It is traditional in many Christian cultures to name the son for the father.

How many grandchildren did Johann Sebastian Bach have?

there he had 5 children and only 3 survived.katie,joe,mark,sophia,isabella,and kelly.he loved them so much

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What kind of music did johanne sebastian bach write?

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote in the Baroque era, so he wrote complicated contrapuntal works and elaborate melodies. He composed both secular and religious music. He wrote music for the Klavier; choral music such as cantatas, chorales, arias and sacred songs; organ music such as his famous Preludes and Fugues; Masses and Magnificats; Large scale choral and instrumental works such as Passions and Oratorios; and Chamber music for duets or trios.

Did Sebastian Bach's 20 children share the same birth mother?

Sebastian Bach's 20 children did not share the same birth mother.

Which century did bach live in?

J. S. Bach lived from 1685 to 1750, being active throughout the first half of the 18th century.

How many instruments did Bach learn to play?

bach played the organ, along with many other instruments, but bach played the organ the best

Which era of music saw the genius of j s bach?

Bach wrote during the Baroque Period. For some he was the greatest Baroque composer, and he summed up the techniques and styles of the period. His sons are known as late-Baroque or early Classical Period composers, making way for the greats of that period, Haydn, Mozart and their contemporaries.

Did Bach play hallelujah chorus?

Bach did not play hallelujah chorus. it was arranged by James Bastien and played by George Frideric Handel.

What does Bach BWV Anh mean?

The German catalogue number of a JS BACH work is called Bach Werke Gezeichnis (abbreviated to BWV).

So Cantata N°4 has been catalogued in 1950 as BWV 4, for example.

When the Catalogue was revised to include rediscovered works, the was added an Appendix (in German : Anhang, abbreviated to Anh.)

So there are Apocryphal Bach Motets assigned the Catalogue numbers BWV Anh. 159-165.

What is bach most famous composition?

Assuming you mean J S Bach (as opposed to any of his relatives), there is no single composition which is the most famous. Among the most famous are the St Matthew and St John Passions, the B minor Mass, the Goldberg Variations, the Art of Fugue, the Brandenburg concertos, the cantata Wachet Auf, and the Double Violin concerto. There are many more.