Johann Sebastian Bach
German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach of the late baroque period wrote more than two hundred cantatas, the
Saint Matthew Passion
, the
Mass in B Minor
, orchestral works, such as the six
Brandenburg Concertos
, and numerous works for organ, harpsichord, other solo instruments, and chamber ensembles; he fathered noted Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, and Johann Christian Bach.
Spanish guitarist Andrés Segovia arranged his works.
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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.”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“The aim and final reason of all music should be none else but the glory of God and refreshing the soul. Where this is not observed there will be no music, but only a devilish hubbub.”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“Soli Deo Gloria”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“Harmony is next to Godliness”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.”
Johann Sebastian Bach
“I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.”
Johann Sebastian Bach