Biography: Bach was born on March 21, 1685 in Eisenach in the Dulingen Forest in central Germany. Because Eisenach was built on the top of a mountain, the terrain is undulating, and the ground is paved with bluestone slabs. Therefore, it is a small mountain town with a fairy tale atmosphere in central Germany. This place has a deep musical origin. In the Middle Ages, troubadours and court musicians performed and competed in Eisenach. It can be said that it is the birthplace of German music.
When Bach was 15 years old, he finally left home alone and embarked on the road of independent life. With his beautiful singing voice and excellent playing skills on the harpsichord, violin, and organ, he was admitted to the choir attached to St. Michael's Church in Lunaiburg, and at the same time entered the theological school. The library here has a rich collection of classical music works. Bach dived into it, like a huge sponge, fully absorbing and integrating the artistic achievements of various European schools, broadening his musical horizons. In order to practice the piano, he often stayed up all night and stayed up all night. Every holiday, he would walk dozens of miles to Hamburg to listen to performances by famous musicians.
In 1724, Bach’s master, Prince Ketten, seemed to have lost interest in music, so he resigned from his position in the court and came to Leipzig to serve as music director (music director) of St. Thomas Church School. There he spent the remaining 27 years of his life.
On the night of July 28, 1750, Bach’s life came to an end and he died in Leipzig, Holy Roman Empire. Three days later, Johann Sebastian Bach was buried in the cemetery of St. John’s Church in Leipzig. . :
Creative style: Bach's works are deep, tragic, broad and intrinsic, full of the atmosphere of real life in Germany in the first half of the 18th century. He was deeply religious and a Lutheran. He wanted his music to serve the church, and most of his compositions were religious music. His music reflects the thoughts of ordinary citizens living in Germany in the 18th century. He is deeply affected by the pain that life has brought him, and has rich and profound feelings about life. Although he is passive and surrendered, he has not yet seen a way to change his life.
Influence on later generations: Bach is the greatest composer who has combined the music of the Netherlands, Italy and France since the 16th century, and is respected as the "Father of Music" in modern times. His works are not only highly logical and well-structured, but also intrinsically philosophical, profound and timeless. Because of his lofty humanitarian beliefs and unyielding pursuit of a better life, his music is often lively and humane. Feng Lan believes that Bach is the highest level and greatest composer among the world's composers.