Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, renowned for his intricate compositions and mastery of counterpoint. Born in 1685, he spent much of his career as a church musician, mainly in Leipzig, where he composed over 200 cantatas and several significant works, including the Magnificat. His music is celebrated for its emotional depth and technical proficiency, influencing countless composers after him.
Born on Mar 31, 1685 (340 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | 4 | 8.75 | 0.38% | +0% | 77,265 | 291 | $3,000 | 11$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 71,976 | $2,700,000 | 2,863$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,006 | $403,000 | 372$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 8,536 | $60,000 | 54$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 9,318 | $370,000 | 460$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,306 | $190,000 | 170$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,909 | $56,000 | 51$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,277 | $160,000 | 170$ |
| Totals | 12 | 112,496,883 | 116,619 | $3,942,000 | 4,151$ |
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Hungary:
Krasznahorkai expressed gratitude to Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Andorra:
Johann Sebastian Bach is the composer of the original Variations Goldberg, which is being reinterpreted by the guitarists.
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Andorra:
Johann Sebastian Bach is the composer of the original Variations Goldberg, which the guitarists are adapting.
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Slovenia:
J. S. Bach had to arrange concerts in cafes to support his large family.
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Greece:
Johann Sebastian Bach is a renowned composer whose works were the subject of Peter Wolni's recent discovery of two new compositions.
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United Kingdom:
Johann Sebastian Bach is known for his complex musical compositions and is the subject of extensive research by musicologists.
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Andorra:
Johann Sebastian Bach's works were identified and attributed by Peter Wollny.
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Belarus:
Johann Sebastian Bach is the composer whose previously unknown works were discovered in Leipzig.
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Hong Kong:
The two organ solo works were confirmed to be composed by Bach during his early career in Arnstadt.
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Norway:
Newly discovered compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach have been found in Germany.
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