Johann Sebastian Bach Life and Musical Career Flashcards
How was Bach’s life divided?
in 4 periods
What are Bach’s life periods?
<b>Early Career: Arnstadt, Mülhausen
Weimar
Cöthen
Leipzig</b>
When was Bach’s <b>Arnstadt, Mülhausen Period</b>?
1703 - 1708
What kind of positions did Bach hold in his <b>Arnstadt, Mülhausen Period</b>?
court violinist,
chamber musician,
organist
Who did Bach meet in 1705 in Lübeck?
famous organist <b>Dietrich Buxtehude</b>
Who did Bach first marry in 1707 in his <b>Arnstadt, Mülhausen Period</b>?
<b>Maria Barbara Bach</b> (distant cousin)
Who were Bach’s child with <b>Maria Barbara Bach</b> in his <b>Arnstadt, Mülhausen Period</b>?
<b>Carl Philipp Emanuel,
Wilhelm Friedemann,</b>
both became successful musicians
When was Bach’s <b>Weimar Period</b>?
1708 - 1717
Who was Bach the court organist and chamber musician to in the <b>Weimar Period</b>?
<b>Duke of Weimar</b>
What happened when Bach became increasingly famous as an organist in the <b>Weimar Period</b>?
composed many organ works
What kinds of music did Bach compose for <b>Lutheran church services</b> in his <b>Weimar Period</b>?
cantatas,
chorale settings
How did Bach anger the <b>Duke of Weimar</b> in 1717 in his <b>Weimar Period</b>?
he accepted advance salary for a new position at <b>Cöthen</b>
When was Bach’s ?
1717 - 1723
Who was Bach <b>kapellmeister </b>to during his ?
<b>Prince Leopold of Cöthen</b>
What part of the court influenced Bach in his ?
Calvinist views influenced musical activities
What kinds of works did Bach compose during his ?
solo and chamber works: suites, concertos, sonatas, solo keyboard works (ex <i>The Well-Tempered Clavier</i>)
What did Bach do after the death of <b>Maria Barbara</b> on 1720 during his ?
1721 married <b>Anna Magdalena Wilcke</b>, a court singer
Who were Bach’s sons with <b>Anna Magdalena Wilcke</b> during his ?
<b>Johann Christian,
Johann Christoph</b>
both became successful musicians
When was Bach’s <b>Leipzig Period</b>?
1723 - 1750
Which school was Bach appointed <b>Cantor</b> to during his <b>Leipzig Period</b>?
<b>St. Thomas School</b>
Which ensemble did Bach become the director of on 1729 during his <b>Leipzig Period</b>?
<b>Collegium Musicum</b>
What large-scale works did Bach write during his <b>Leipzig Period</b>?
<i>Goldberg Variations,</i>
Art of Fugue</i>
Which king did Bach visit on 1747 at <b>Potsdam</b> during his <b>Leipzig Period</b>?
<b>Frederick the Great</b>
Which contrapuntal work with the <b>king’s provided theme</b> did Bach write during his <b>Leipzig Period</b>?
<i>The Musical Offering</i>
When did Bach die?
1750 July 28, likely of stroke
