Bach went to Muhlhausen as an organist in 1707. There he married his cousin Maria Barbara Bach; together they had seven children. In 1708 he was made court organist and chamber musician at Weimar, and in 1714 he became concertmaster.

In 1720 Bach’s wife died, and in 1721 he married Anna Magdalena Wulken, a woman of considerable musical cultivation; they had 13 children. In 1723 he took the important post of music director of the church of St. Thomas, Leipzig, and of its choir school; he remained in Leipzig until his death.

In all his positions as choir director, Bach composed religious cantatas: a total of some 300, of which nearly 200 are in existence. Actually I think my church may have used one or more Bach’s cantatas recently. There are also over 30 sec

I listened to Five pieces of Bach’s work: Ava Maria, Minuet in G for the Harpsichord, Violin Concerto, Allegro Concerto #3, and Air in G for string.

Ava Maria, I believe is a religious symphony that is absolutely beautiful. I have heard many different renditions of Ava Maria and I have decided that Bach’s version is the greatest thus far. In the beginning of the song I hear violins and, I think, a harp. The two instruments give this piece a sense of, shall I say heavenly, beauty that is unparalled by even the greatest composers. I find it amazing that Bach was not renowned for his work as a composer during his lifetime.

Allegro Concerto #3 is another passionate piece. It does not quite compare to Violin Concerto. I believe this is because Violin Concerto is louder and it feels more passionate. However, Allegro Concerto #3 is beautiful in its own right because it seems to hold a little less passion and a little more subtlety. It is fast but quiet and gives the listener a little bit of suspense.

The final piece I listened to was Air in G for String. A piece that I have heard many times before but have never really listened to. I must say that it is my favorite Bach piece. The contrast between the violin and cello gives this piece a romantic yet somewhat suspenseful aura. When I listen to it I picture Mother Nature in all of her splendor on the first day of spring. She is dancing among the trees that have seemed to die in their winter slumber and atop the grass that has browned beneath the snow. She begins her dance with a single sweep of her arms and so begins the spring. The trees begin to blossom, slowly at first, gradually taking on speed. She softly whispers her secrets to the flowers and they blossom excitedly as if begging to hear more. Mother Nature blows a

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