On this date (March 21) in 1685, in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, one of the greatest Western composers of all time was born — Johann Sebastian Bach.
In this 'mini-biography' courtesy of Biography, you can learn a lot about the famous Baroque master in just three minutes!
Watch the video below, and for further learning, visit Ted-Ed for a brief lesson on Bach.
Related Links
Audio Backpack playlist — Bach Keyboard Works
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