Johann Sebastian Bach Flashcards
When did he live
1685-1750
Father was a …
Court trumpeter
Orphaned at age…
10
Musical training completed by
Johann Christoph, eldest brother
Academic studies included
Greek, Latin, theology
Family career for five generations was…
Music
Bach moved to…
Arnstadt, Mulhaussen
He held various positions
Court violinist, chamber musician, organist
1705
Granted to leave his position to meet Dietrich Buxtehude. Meeting went well, and Bach was offered buxtehude’s position, but only if he marries his daughter. Bach declined
Bach married
Maria Barbara, his distant cousin
Sons carl Philip Emanuel and Wilhelm Friedmann became successful musicians
Bach moved to
Weimar
He spent..
9 years there, 1708-1717
Bach became..
Court organist and chamber musician for duke
Composed many
Organ works
Composed for
Lutheran churches, cantatas, chorale settings.