Johann Sebastian Bach 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, which 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 passions, cantatas, partitas, and organ works. Johann Sebastian Bach's IQ was 165,
Johann Sebastian Bach - Genious Quotes:
To the glory of the most high God, and that my neighbour may be benefited thereby.
Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul; where this is not kept in mind there is no true music, but only an infernal clamour and ranting.
Where there is devotional music, God with his grace is always present.
The aim and the final reason of all music should be nothing else but the glory of God and the refreshment of the human spirit.
