Johann Sebastian Bach lived from 1685 until 1750 – those were the last 65 years of what is considered the official “baroque era” in history. Even in the year 2024, the composer STILL enjoys a reputation as a giant, based on his remarkable lifetime accomplishments. You’ll hear an all-Bach celebration this weekend highlighting some of composer’s most beloved music. It’s part 2 of the annual Sunday Baroque Bach Birthday Bash!
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Johann Sebastian Bach was a talented and revered composer, teacher, and keyboard player. Born in March 1685, his genius continues to inspire musicians and music lovers. Sunday Baroque is celebrating the composer with a two-part Bach Birthday Bash devoted to musical highlights from his extraordinary career. You’ll hear the first installment this weekend on Sunday Baroque.
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Imagine growing up in the shadow of a successful and famous father like Johann Sebastian Bach?! The musician had several children who followed in his footsteps, and some achieved great success. The most successful was Bach’s second son Carl Philipp Emanuel, whose jobs included playing for King Frederick of Prussia. You’ll hear music by both father and a couple of his sons this Father’s Day weekend on Sunday Baroque.
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Claude Debussy called him, “… a benevolent god to which all musicians should offer a prayer to defend themselves against mediocrity …” and Richard Wagner called him, “…the most stupendous miracle in all music!” They were speaking about Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born in March of 1685. This weekend, you can enjoy the annual BACH BIRTHDAY BASH, an all-Bach celebration on Sunday Baroque.
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Johann Sebastian Bach was not only a prolific composer, he was also a prolific FATHER of 20 children. Several of them were also talented musicians, like their dad, so on this Father’s Day, Sunday Baroque will offer music by Johann Sebastian and some of his highly accomplished musical offspring.
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