Johann Sebastian Bach
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By Taelyr StevensonJOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
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Birthdate: March 21, 1685.
Birth place: El Senach in Thuringial, Germany,
By the age of nine, Johann had lost 2 siblings and his
parents from disease.
BACH’S YOUTH
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Johann Sebastian Bach was very well educated
He attended some of the most progressive schools
in Germany.
Gymnasium: The grammar school of
Ohdurf.
St. Michaels school located in Luneburg,
Germany.
SCHOOL
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Came from a musically inclined family
Employed as a choir boy
Accepted to St. Michaels because of his amazing soprano
voice
Able to play at Court Of Celle
MUSICAL BACKGROUND
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Organist at a local church in Arnstadt
Member of the chamber orchestra & Organist to the
court under the Duke of Sachsen Weimar.
Cantor in Leipzig
EMPLOYMENT
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BACH’S FAMILY
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October 17, 1707: Johann married his second cousin Maria Barbara
They had 4 beautiful children together.
1720: Maria passed away
1721: Remarried to Anna Magdalena.
They were married for 28 years
They had 13 children.
BACH’S FAMILY CONT.
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Studied all types of music
He wasn’t afraid for his music to be different
Dedicated time to travel to get inspiration from
others
o 1705: Bach traveled to Lubeck to watch Dietrich Buxtehude; a phenomenal
organist
THE GROWTH OF BACH'S MUSIC
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As a musician, Bach spent countless hours of his life looking at pieces of music in poor lighting.
1749: Bach at the age of 64, lost his eye site.
1750: Bach had two eye surgeries by
ophthalmologist John Taylor
THE SURGERY
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July 28th
1750In the morning:Bach woke and was able to see
again.
In the evening:Bach had a
stroke due to a high fever, and
passed away.
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Considered one of Bach's most famous pieces magnificent sounds
dramatic effect inspirational rhythm
Time Frame: 1703-1708
The only copy of this piece that we have is a copy made from one of his students, Johann Rinkg
TOCCATA & FUGUE
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Walt Disney’s classic
Fantasia
The godfather
Se7en
The Silence of the Lambs
Toccata & fugue was originally wrote for a string instrument.
“Toccata” means to touch
Fugue is a technique characterized of overlapping
repetition of a principal theme in different melodic lines.
Movies this song appeared in: Interesting Facts:
TOCCATA & FUGUE
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Played in D minor
Conjunct melody
Triple Meter
Timbre is clear & concise
Repetition & contrast
Texture
Mixture of Legato & staccato notes
Dynamics: mezzo
Listening guide
TOCCATA & FUGUE CONT.
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A composer and musician during the baroque period.
First composer to write in all 24 minor and major keys.
Had magnificent Form, Phrasing, & Texture.
Amazing with composing Fugues.
THE FATHER OF MUSIC
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“MUSIC IS AN AGREEABLE HARMONY FOR THE HONOR OF
GOD AND THE PERMISSIBLE DELIGHTS OF THE SOUL.”
-Johann Sebastian Bach
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Johann Sebastian Bach Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web.
"Johann Sebastian Bach: A Detailed Informative Biography." Johann Sebastian Bach: A Detailed
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Williams, Peter. J.S. Bach: A Life in Music. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2007. Print.
"Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (work by Bach)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web.
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