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Johann Sebastian Bach
German composer (1685–1750)
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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his prolific output across a variety of instruments and forms, including the orchestral Brandenburg Concertos; solo instrumental works such as the cello suites and sonatas and partitas for solo violin; keyboard works such as the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier; organ works such as the Schübler Chorales and the Toccata and Fugue in D minor; and choral works such as the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor.
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🇬🇧 Why Bach’s music is indestructible, whether on the mandolin, modern piano – or soundtracking murder<p>The German composer, born 341 years ago, dominates the classical charts and concert platforms, especially at this time of year. Here’s to his life-...
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🇬🇧 Monteverdi Choir/English Baroque Soloists/Whelan review – St John Passion of drama and authority<p><strong>St Martin-in-the-Fields, London</strong><br>Peter Whelan conducted a performance of Bach’s oratorio that was full of driving cinematic exci...
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