Life Facts
When was Johann Sebastian Bach born?
21st of March 1685
What musical family background did he have?
He was born into a musical family
Where was he born?
Eisenach, Germany
Who looked after him after he became orphaned?
His eldest brother
What faith influenced Bach’s later musical works?
His Lutheran faith
What happened to many of Bachs children with Anna Magdalena Wücklen?
More than half of them died as children
Which instrument is Bach known for in his compositions?
The organ
What era of music did Bach belong to?
The Baroque Era
How old was Bach when he became orphaned?
Before he turned 10 years old
Which choir was Bach selected for during his school years?
A choir of poor boys at the school Michaelskirche, Lüneburg, Germany
How many children did Bach have with Maria Barbara Bach?
Seven
In what city did Bach work as an organist at St Boniface Church?
Arnstadt
Until what age did Bach stay with his brothers family?
in which year did Bach marry his cousin, Maria Barbara Bach?
1706
What instruments did Bach play after his voice changed?
Violin and Harpsicord
What is considered one of Bach’s most important works that laid the foundation of modern keyboard music?
The Well-Tempered Clavier