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  • Johann Sebastian Bach
    Facts and Information

    Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the greatest of musical composers. He was born in Eisenach, of a family of Hungarian origin, noted (sixty of them)-for musical genius. Bach was in succession a chorister, an organist, a director of concerts, and finally director of music at the School of St. Thomas, Leipzig. J. S. Bach lived from 1685 to 1750.

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    Listening to classical music is a passtime that can provide hours of excitement or quiet contemplation. Whether you prefer to attend a concert performance in person, listen to an audio cd or watch your favorite orchestra or opera company on dvd, a knowledge of the composer and facts and information about the provenance of various pieces enhances the experience. We offer these biographies, criticisms and essays in hope that your listening experience will be as enjoyable as possible.