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Bach
Eisenach, Deutschlandclassical · baroque
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in 1685 in Eisenach, Thuringia, into a sprawling family of musicians – the name "Bach" was virtually synonymous with "musician" in the region. After losing both parents by the age of ten, he was raised by his older brother, a pupil of Johann Pachelbel. His education took him to the choir school in Lüneburg, where he absorbed a wide range of European musical styles. From 1703 he served as organist in Arnstadt and Mühlhausen before working as a court musician for the Duke of Weimar and later for Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Köthen. In 1723 he was appointed Cantor at St Thomas's Church in Leipzig, a post he held until his death in 1750. His output encompasses more than 200 sacred and secular cantatas, oratorios, passions, organ music, chamber music, and orchestral works – among them The Well-Tempered Clavier and the Brandenburg Concertos. Bach's intricate counterpoint, harmonic daring, and masterful polyphony shaped the entire history of Western music, and his influence continues to be felt in jazz, rock, and contemporary electronic music.
Bach live in Mallorca
Friday, 2 October 2026
Frequently asked questions about Bach
What musical style is Bach associated with?
Johann Sebastian Bach is the foremost representative of the Baroque period (c. 1600–1750). His style is characterised by complex counterpoint, four-part harmony, elaborate ornamentation, and remarkable harmonic innovation.
Where was Bach from and what is he famous for?
Bach was born in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany. He is world-renowned for works such as The Well-Tempered Clavier, the Brandenburg Concertos, and a vast body of cantatas and organ music composed during his posts in Weimar, Köthen, and Leipzig.
In what context can Bach's music be experienced in Mallorca?
Bach's music features regularly in Mallorca's church concerts, chamber music evenings, and classical festivals – performed in the island's historic churches and concert halls, which provide a fitting setting for his timeless sacred and instrumental works.