Johann Michael Bach
German composer of choral works
Born
Died
1694
332 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A composer and musician from Germany, contributed significantly to the choral repertoire in the late 17th century. Worked largely in the context of church music, and composed numerous cantatas, hymns, and other sacred works. Family lineage included prominent musicians, leading to substantial influence in the Baroque music tradition. His works were characterized by rich harmonic textures and contrapuntal structures, maintaining the stylistic conventions of his era.
Composed over 100 choral works
Wrote numerous cantatas for church services
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