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Inspirational Quotes by Johann Sebastian Bach (German Composer)

Inspirational Quotations by Johann Sebastian Bach (German Composer)

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic organization, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy and France. Bach’s compositions include the Brandenburg concertos, the Mass in B minor, The Well-Tempered Clavier, two Passions, keyboard works, and more than 300 cantatas, of which nearly 100 cantatas have been lost to posterity. His music is revered for its intellectual depth, technical command, and artistic beauty.

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I have always kept one end in view, namely … to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Music

There’s nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Practice

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Music

I was made to work. If you are equally industrious, you will be equally successful.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Success, Strength

My present post amounts to about 700 thaler, and when there are rather more funerals than usual, the fees rise in proportion; but when a healthy wind blows, they fall accordingly…
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Money

Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.
—Johann Sebastian Bach
Topics: Harmony, Music

Harmony is next to Godliness.
—Johann Sebastian Bach

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