In the years spent here (1700-1702), he was part of the choir and orchestral ensemble (as a violinist) and first came into contact with french instrumental music. Due to his unusually pleasant soprano-like voice, he was received with open arms at the school from Lüneburg. The Ohrdruf period (1695-1700) was the first step towards making acquaintance with two of what came to be his favorite instruments (the harpsichord and the church organ), under the severe guidance of Johann Cristoph. Luckily, his big brother Johann Cristoph takes him under his wing and assumes responsibility of continuing little Johann Sebastian's musical education commenced by his father. Born in a family of organ musicians and cantors settled in Turingia with a tradition of over 200 years of playing music, at the age of almost 10 years he becomes and orphan. Though he was well known and admired by his contemporary colleagues as being a virtuous harpsichord and organ player, Johann Sebastian Bach is considered today one of the most important composers of all time. Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685, Eisenach - 28 July 1750, Leipzig)
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