Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach

composer Germany

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)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
116,618
Power
4,151$
Sentiment
8.88
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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Recent Mentions

Slovenia Slovenia: J. S. Bach had to arrange concerts in cafes to support his large family. 7

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Umetna inteligenca trg glasbe postavlja na glavo

Greece Greece: Johann Sebastian Bach is a renowned composer whose works were the subject of Peter Wolni's recent discovery of two new compositions. 9

Kathimerini: Πέτερ Βόλνι στην «Κ»: Πώς ανακάλυψα τα δύο έργα του Μπαχ

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Johann Sebastian Bach is known for his complex musical compositions and is the subject of extensive research by musicologists. 9

The Guardian: ‘An inner duty’: the 35-year quest to bring Bach’s lost organ works to light | JS Bach

Andorra Andorra: Johann Sebastian Bach's works were identified and attributed by Peter Wollny. 9

Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality: La millor feina del món

Hong Kong Hong Kong: The two organ solo works were confirmed to be composed by Bach during his early career in Arnstadt. 9

明報 (Ming Pao): 巴哈青年時期佚失管風琴作品  時隔320年首演 (20:29) - 20251118 - 國際 - 即時新聞

Norway Norway: Newly discovered compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach have been found in Germany. 9

Aftenposten: To hittil ukjente orgelkomposisjoner av Johann Sebastian Bach oppdaget i Tyskland, ifølge forskere