Johann Sebastian Bach
Born in the town of Eisenbach, Germany, in 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was the most renowned member of an illustrious family of musicians and composers. He spent much of his life as organist and Kapellmeister (music director) at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Bach composed great amounts of music both for religious and secular performance, and his work has influenced nearly every important composer from his time to the present day. He died in Leipzig in 1750.
Bach and Baroque Music
This book explains the musical style of which Bach was the great master, and which dominated the time during which he lived and worked. Readers also learn about Bach's important contemporary composers, including Telemann, Vivaldi, Händel, and Scarlatti. Details relating to Bach's music that are explained include the well-tempered musical scale, contrapuntal harmony, the oratorio, and the concerto grosso. Here in words and handsome illustrations is a fascinating introduction to some of the greatest music ever written.
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