Johann Sebastian Bach

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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685 in Eisenach, Saxony-Eisenach - 28 July 1750 in Leipzig, Electorate of Saxony) was a German composer, cantor, court concertmaster, violinist and organ and harpsichord virtuoso of the Baroque era from Thuringia. In his main creative period he was Thomaskantor in Leipzig. He is the most prominent representative of the Bach family of musicians, and is today regarded as one of the best-known and most important musicians of all. He is often regarded as the greatest composer in music history, especially by professional musicians. His works influenced subsequent generations of composers and inspired musicians to create countless arrangements.