Which contemporary/past composers did Bach most admire, and which influenced his own music most? (I am aware he transcribed many of Antonio Vivaldi's pieces, and was also familiar with Buxtehude's work.) Did any in particular dominate him? How did he acquaint himself with such a wide range of music at the time? Was he self-taught in one or more areas of theory/composition/performance?īach's style is often said to blend North & South German with Italian (and even French) styles to varying degrees. What sort of formal training and musical education did Bach undergo? Was he exposed greatly to instruments/musical theory/composition at a young age? In particular, I am interested in the following points relating to his musical career and pursuits:īach came from a family of notable amateur and professional musicians. The era of the late 17th and early 18th centuries in which he lived, however, means that his life was not as well documented as (say) Beethoven's was. Johann Sebastian Bach is undoubtedly among the most celebrated of Baroque composers, and to many the great composer in all history. It is not currently accepting new answers or interactions. This question and its answers are locked because the question is off-topic but has historical significance.
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