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J.S. Bach

Episodes

March 21, 1685 - July 28, 1750

Baroque Period

Born in Germany

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Bach: Joke
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Bach: The husband, the father, and the family man

Johann Sebastian Bach:

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The Sons of  J.S. Bach

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Johann Sebastian Bach was married two times, and had a grand total of 20 children! All of Bach's ancestors were musicians, and his sons were expected to follow in his musical footsteps. Some of them became famous composers, too.

Johann Sebastian Bach:

The Sons of Johann Sebastian Bach

The Sons of J.S. Bach
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1. How many children did Bach have?
2. Which of these composers was NOT one of J.S. Bach's sons?
3. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach wrote lots of music for which instrument?

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Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
Johann Michael Bach: Cantata Ach bleib bei uns Herr Jesu Christ
Johann Sebastian Bach: Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook  Minuet
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: Sinfonia in D
Carl Philipp Emmanuel Bach: Flute Sonata
Johann Christian Bach: Grand Overture
Johann Christian Bach: Adriano in Siria Overture
Peter Schickele: Iphegenia in Brooklyn

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