Johann Sebastian Bach was a German Baroque composer. He was born on March 21‚ 1685‚ in Eisenach‚ Germany. He was a member of one of the most superior musical families of all time. For over 200 years‚ the Bach family had some of the most excellent composers and performers. His father‚ Johann Ambrosius Bach (1645-1695) lived in Eisenach since 1671 as string player‚ town piper and court trumpeter. In 1668‚ Bach’s father married Elisabeth Lämmerhirt (1644-1694) from Erfurt‚ who also grew up in a
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Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the greatest composers in history. “People felt his music and art helped protect people against the advance of doubt bred by the renaissance ideas of scientific‚ rational inquiry.”(The World Book Encyclopedia 2012. Chicago‚ IL: World Book‚ 2012. Print). He bought music techniques such as Counterpoint (playing of two or more melodies at one time) and Fugue(where different instruments repeat the same melody with slight variation) to their greatest heights. He wrote
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influenced music ever since it has been written and published. Bach was known as a great teacher‚ and his students are what motivated him to write The Well Tempered Clavier‚ a monstrosity of a collection of Harpsichord/Keyboard works. Bach revolutionized music for many years to come and numerous other composers were influenced by his works. This is indeed why the musical trinity has been formed by classical musicians‚ because without Bach (the father)‚ there is no way that Beethoven (the son)‚ Brahms
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Analysis of “Allemande” from J.S. Bach’s English Suite No. 3 in G minor. I have analysed Bach’s allemande from the English suite no. 3 using the Schenkerian method‚ by reducing the score down to its basic foundations‚ in order to show how the work can be understood on the foreground‚ middle ground and background levels. In order to this‚ I have taken away unnecessary notes‚ such as the neighbour and passing notes‚ to leave the score as a basic four part chorale-like piece with two chords to
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Psychogenic Fugue Definition Psychogenic fugue is a psychological condition in which a person loses their memory and become confused about who they are. Individuals that suffer from this disorder do not have any recollection of memories past and may create new identities entirely. Persons with this disorder show no outward symptoms of this disease other than having no memory of who they are‚ where they work‚ or where they live. Causes Severe stress Traumatic life events Substance abuse Risk Factors
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Baroque era‚ J.S. Bach was a brilliant artist of his era. Known today for his polyphony style‚ masterpieces of church‚ and instrumental music‚ the works of the German composer are said to be the greatest of all time. Although he was known as an excellent organist than a composer during his life‚ his musical compositions would have stand the test of time and continue to demonstrate his innovative style of melody and harmony. Of the many 17th century composers‚ Johann Sebastian Bach notably paved the
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Cantata BWV 1 “Wie Schön Leuchtet der Morgenstern” Johann Sebastian Bach Johann Sebastian Bach held various musical positions all over what is now Germany. From the year 1723 until his death in 1750 he served as cantor and director of music in Liepzig. His job here was very structured and kept him busy; being the head of music at four churches ‚ he had to compose a cantata for every Sunday and adhere to the ways of the church. It was here‚ and under these circumstances that Cantata BWV 1‚ “Wie
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What is so special about J.S. Bach’s Music? J.S Bach is undoubtedly one of the greatest composer to ever exist on the face of the earth. His composed music was truly mesmerizing. The individual threads composed by him blended together in pure perfection. The common question that rises here is what is so unique about his music? Here are some points which I think are the answer to our question: He was among those people who are absolutely obsessed with perfection. His motivation helped him to write
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THE BACH CIACONNA IN D MINOR‚ A LIFE OF ITS OWN Natalie W. Chang Graduate Survey in Music History‚ MUSC 7020 November 26‚ 2012 Introduction It is hard to imagine a world without Johann Sebastian Bach‚ a world devoid of his absolute brilliance. And yet‚ he himself found no brilliance in his work‚ as he had an innate sense of continuous self-improvement through learning from and imitating other composers. For such a master at his craft‚ he was
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J.S Bach Johann Sebastian Bach 21st March 1685 to 31st of July 1750 Analysis of Badinerie by J. S. Bach The piece Badinerie is best known for its destinations as the final movement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Orchestral Suit No.2 in B minor. Johann Sebastian Bach was born on the 21st March 1685 and died on the 31st of July 1750. He was a German composer‚ organist‚ harpsichordist‚ and violinist. He wrote sacred and secular works for choir‚ orchestra‚ and solo instruments. Bach drew
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