Johann Sebastian Bach

German · 1685–1750

Baroque composer and musician whose works represent the pinnacle of the Baroque era and remain central to the Western classical canon.

“I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.”
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“Die Endursach aller Musik soll anders nicht seyn als nur zu Gottes Ehre und Recreation des Gemüths.”
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“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”