Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann (1710-1784)

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Picture by Friedrich Georg Weitsch. Public Domain.

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GENERAL INFO

Description: Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was a music composer, organist, harpsichordist and chapel master from Germany. He is one of the son’s of Johann Sebastian Bach. He learning music from his father and he worked for years as an organist. He worked for years as an organist of the St. Sophia’s Church at Dresden. Friedemann composed sacred cantatas, nine sonatas, choral preludes, leaks, and six concerts.
Sex: Male Occupation: Composer, Organist, Chapel Master, harpsichordist.
Place of Birth / Death: Weimar, Germany / Berlín, Germany. Country Tags: Germany.
Periods: 18th Century. Genres: Religious music, Chamber music, Choral music, Instrumental music, Orchestral music, Sonata, Prelude, Cantata, Concert.
Styles: Classical music. School / Group: Leipzig University
Instruments: Harpsichord, Organ. Relatives: Johann Sebastian Bach (Father), Maria Barbara Bach (mother), Johann Ambrosius Bach (Grandfather), Johann Christian Bach (Brother), Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (Brother).
Patrons: – Master: Johann Sebastian Bach

 

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