j.s. bach
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J.S. Bach. A Legacy of Music, and a Spirit of Passion. The Man “ Hymn”self. Early Life. Born in Eisenach, Saxe-Eisenach, on May 21 1685, Bach was part of a long line of musicians and composers. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
J.S. BACH
A Legacy of Music, and a Spirit of Passion.
THE MAN “HYMN”SELF
EARLY LIFE
Born in Eisenach, Saxe-Eisenach, on May 21 1685,
Bach was part of a long line of musicians and
composers.
His father, recognizing his talent, gave him
individualized attention to teach hymn the
harpsichord and violin – popular instruments of the
time.
BEAUTY FROM TRAGEDY
When Bach was ten years old, both his mother and
his father died suddenly. Thus he was forced to move
in with his older brother, a phenomenal organist.
Bach then began his high caliber study of
composition, counterpoint, and instrumentation.
At the age of 14, Bach, along with his older school
friend George Erdmann, was awarded a choral
scholarship to study at the prestigious St. Michael's
School in Lüneburg.
SLOW RISE TO FAME
Following graduation, Bach struggled to pick up
speed in his career. He was turned down for many
roles as church organist, but eventually found work
composing for prominent families. His name grew,
his abilities flourished, and Bach’s name became
known.
DEATH OF A LEGEND
At 65 years old, J.S Bach, Pioneer of the Baroque
period and man of passion, died. As a result of a
complicated eye surgery, Bach caught pneumonia
and soon passed. • He is missed, but his music lives on……
LEGACY OF BEAUTY
Bach composed over seven hundred works still
performed widely today. These include concertos,
symphonies, solo instrument works, sonatas, and
many more types of musical innovation. His work in
musical counterpoint was groundbreaking and his
work on the topic is still used as a teaching tool
today.
THE BEST OF BACH
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S25tlrvqP_8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipzR9bhei_o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcFHuUJE0mU
WORKS CITED
Notes, Intro To Music Study – Taught by Dr.
Kristen Todd.
http://www.baroquemusic.org/bqxjsbach.html
http://www.jsbach.org/ • Lite references, with particular notes on early life.