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Composer

Birth

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1695

Death

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December 14, 1773

Period

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Baroque

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Johann Lorenz Bach was a German composer and musician who lived during the Baroque period. He was born on March 18, 1695, in the town of Erfurt, Germany. Johann Lorenz Bach was a member of the famous Bach family, which produced many notable musicians and composers. Johann Lorenz Bach was the son of Johann Jacob Bach, who was a musician and composer. Johann Lorenz Bach grew up in a musical family and was exposed to music from a young age. He received his early musical training from his father and other members of his family. Johann Lorenz Bach began his career as a musician and composer in the early 1700s. He worked as a court musician in Weimar and later in Eisenach. In 1723, he became the organist at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, a position that had previously been held by his cousin, Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Lorenz Bach was a prolific composer, and he wrote music in a variety of genres, including cantatas, chorales, and instrumental music. His music was influenced by the works of his cousin, Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as other composers of the Baroque period. One of Johann Lorenz Bach's most famous works is his cantata "Ich lasse dich nicht, du segnest mich denn" (I will not let you go, unless you bless me), which was composed in 1726. This cantata is based on the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and is considered to be one of Johann Lorenz Bach's most significant works. Johann Lorenz Bach also composed a number of chorales, which were hymns that were sung by the congregation during church services. One of his most famous chorales is "Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g'mein" (Now rejoice, dear Christians all), which is still sung in churches today. In addition to his vocal music, Johann Lorenz Bach also composed a number of instrumental works, including sonatas and suites for various instruments. One of his most famous instrumental works is his Suite in G minor for harpsichord, which is still performed today. Johann Lorenz Bach was a respected musician and composer during his lifetime, and his music was well-regarded by his contemporaries. However, his music fell out of favor after his death, and it was not until the 20th century that his works began to be rediscovered and performed again. Today, Johann Lorenz Bach is recognized as an important composer of the Baroque period, and his music is performed and recorded by musicians around the world. His contributions to the development of Baroque music are significant, and his works continue to be studied and appreciated by music scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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