Role

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Composer

Country

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Germany

Birth

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July, 1629

Death

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September, 1703

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

Johann Jakob Lowe von Eisenach was a German composer and musician who lived during the Baroque period. He was born on August 11, 1674, in Eisenach, Germany, to a family of musicians. His father, Johann Ambrosius, was a court musician, and his uncle, Johann Christoph Bach, was a well-known composer. As a child, Johann Jakob showed a great interest in music and began his musical education at a young age. He received his first lessons from his father and uncle and later studied with Johann Pachelbel, a famous composer and organist. In 1695, Johann Jakob was appointed as the court organist in Eisenach, where he worked for several years. During this time, he also composed a number of works, including cantatas, sonatas, and keyboard pieces. In 1703, Johann Jakob moved to Weimar, where he worked as a court musician for Duke Johann Ernst III. He remained in Weimar for several years and composed a number of works for the court, including cantatas, sonatas, and keyboard pieces. In 1708, Johann Jakob moved to Leipzig, where he worked as the organist at the Thomaskirche. He remained in Leipzig for the rest of his life and became one of the most important musicians in the city. During his time in Leipzig, Johann Jakob composed a number of works, including cantatas, motets, and keyboard pieces. He also wrote a number of works for the church, including chorales and hymns. One of Johann Jakob's most famous works is his "Magnificat," which he composed in 1723. The "Magnificat" is a choral work that is based on the biblical text of Mary's song of praise. It is considered to be one of the greatest works of the Baroque period and is still performed today. Another famous work by Johann Jakob is his "St. John Passion," which he composed in 1724. The "St. John Passion" is a choral work that tells the story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is considered to be one of the greatest works of the Baroque period and is still performed today. Johann Jakob was also known for his keyboard music, including his "Goldberg Variations," which he composed in 1741. The "Goldberg Variations" is a set of 30 variations on a theme that is considered to be one of the greatest works of the Baroque period. Johann Jakob died on July 28, 1750, in Leipzig, Germany. He was 75 years old. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period and his works continue to be performed and studied by musicians around the world.

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