Johann Sebastian Bach

Birthday: 3/31/1685
Deathday: 7/28/1750
Place of birth: Eisenach, Germany
Fame for: Sound
Also known as: Iogan Sebastian Bach, Jean-Sébastien Bach, J.S. Bach, Иоганн Себастьян Бах, И. С. Бах

Biography

Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach's compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Mass in B minor, two Passions, and over three hundred cantatas of which around two hundred survive. His music is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty, and intellectual depth.