The father of music refers to Johann Sebastian Bach.

Johann Sebastian Bach (March 21, 1685 - July 28, 1750), was born in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, during the Baroque period in Germany Composer, keyboardist.

Bach’s musical works are of various genres. His vocal works are mainly religious music, while his instrumental works cover various genres including solos, concertos, orchestral ensembles, and ensembles, as well as a large number of works. Because Bach's works had a positive impact on the development of modern European music, he is called the "Father of Western Music".

Later Influence

Focker published a biography of Bach

In 1802, the German historian Johann Nicholas Focker published his book "On The Life, Genius and Works of Johann Sebastian Bach. In this first biography of Bach in the history of music, Fokker affirms Bach's music and its value and advocates for its preservation.

Mendelssohn conducted the Matthew Passion

In 1829, on the 100th anniversary of Bach’s completion of the Matthew Passion, the composer Mendelssohn repeated the performance in the hall of the Berlin Choral Academy. The work was discovered and attracted attention. As a result, the "Bach Revival Movement" began, and musicians and scholars began to explore and study Bach's music.