Life
Who did Bach lose by the age of 10?
Both of his parents had died
How many children did Bach have?
20
Was Bach a workaholic?
Yes, writing music at a pace that outstripped pretty much any composer before or since
What did Bach believe was the purpose of music?
To be the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit
What disability did Bach have?
cataracts
Who looked after Bach after his parents pasted?
His eldest brother
How many of Bach’s children became composers?
4
What was Bach’s first job?
A musician in the court of Duke Johann Ernst in Weimar
What is Bach’s least played songs?
159
What personality did Bach have?
Bach was filled with contradictions, he had anger management issues, and yet he had the capacity for tenderness
Did Bach do good in school?
Yes, he was selected for a choir of poor boys at the school
How many of Bach’s children survived past childhood?
10
What job did Bach have after his second marriage?
he became organist and teacher at St. Thomas' Church
What numbers was Bach fond of incorporating into his musical works?
The numbers 14 and 41 the sum of the letters in 'BACH' = 2+1+3+8
What were Bach’s last words?
"Don't cry for me, for I go where music is born"
Did Bach brawl with his students?
Yes
Why did Bach marry twice?
His first wife,Maria Barbara, passed away then he fell in love with, Anna Magdalena, and married her shortly after
Who put Bach in jail for protesting his working conditions?
The Duke of Wiemar
What inspired Bach to make music?
Bach’s education influence his compositions, but his career positions also influenced them
What did one of Bach students call him that caused a brawl?
A nanny-goat bassoonist
Did Bach enjoy life?
No, Bach’s life was joyless for twenty-seven years with an exception of four years only.
Did Bach’s wives support his work?
Yes, Anna Magdalena, helped her husband by writing out his compositions
What was Bach’s favorite job?
Being an organist
What was the last thing Bach wrote?
The Art of Fugue
How many monthly views does Bach get on Spotify?
He has 8 million monthly listeners