JS Bach's - Goldberg Variations #5
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The Goldberg Variations,
BWV 988, is a work for
harpsichord by
Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an
aria and a set of 30
variations. First published in 1741, the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. The Variationsare named after
Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer.
Johann Sebastian Bach from Wikipedia
Johann Sebastian Bach[1] (31 March [
O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the
Baroque Period. He enriched many established German styles through his skill in
counterpoint, harmonic and
motivic organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach wrote much music that was revered for its intellectual depth, technical command, and artistic beauty. Many of his
works are still known today, such as the
Brandenburg Concertos, the
Mass in B minor, the
Well-Tempered Clavier, and his
cantatas, chorales,
partitas,
passions, and organ works.
Bach was born in
Eisenach,
Saxe-Eisenach into a very musical family; his father,
Johann Ambrosius Bach was the director of the town's musicians, and all of his uncles were professional musicians. His father taught him to play violin and harpsichord, and his brother,
Johann Christoph Bach taught him the clavichord and exposed him to much contemporary music.[2][3] Bach also sang, and he went to the St Michael's School in
Lüneburg because of his skill in voice. After graduating, he held several musical posts across Germany: he served as
Kapellmeister (director of music) to
Leopold, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, Cantor of
Thomasschule in Leipzig, and Royal Court Composer to
August III.[4][5] Bach's health and vision declined in 1749, and he died on 28 July 1750. Modern historians believe that his death was caused by a combination of stroke and pneumonia.[6][7][8]
Bach's abilities as an organist were highly respected throughout Europe during his lifetime, although he was not widely recognised as a great composer until a revival of interest and performances of his music in the first half of the 19th century. He is now generally regarded as one of the main composers of the Baroque period, and as one of the greatest composers of all time.[9]
Life
Childhood (1685–1703)
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in
Eisenach,
Saxe-Eisenach, on 21 March 1685
O.S. (31 March 1685
N.S.). He was the son of
Johann Ambrosius Bach, the directo
