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| On the traces of Johann Sebastian Bach | |
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Stations in the life of Johann Sebastian Bach |
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Eisenach - Childhood and adolescence |
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1685 Bach born in Eisenach. | |
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Eisenach Bach House |
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Bach memorial house and museum of historic musical instruments. | |
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Ohrdruf - A jewel with grand traditions |
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Following the death of his parents, J.S. Bach goes to live with his brother in Ohrdruf. | |
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Lüneburg - Between salt & the Hanseatic League |
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Bach experienced this city as a pupil at St. Michael's monastery. | |
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Arnstadt - His first post as an organist |
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Bach starts his career in Arnstadt. | |
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Lübeck - An extended excursion |
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In Lübeck, Bach "listens in on" the great organist Dietrich Buxtehude. Bach received the inspiration for his famous evening music. | |
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Mühlhausen - Spotlight on Bach |
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In 1707, he moves to Mühlhausen, marries Maria Barbara Bach and becomes organist at the Church of St. Blasius. | |
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Weimar - In the employment of the Duke |
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Bach becomes court musician and later leader of the orchestra at the Red Palace in Weimar. This is where he composes his way to the peak of contemporary music. | |
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Dresden - In style |
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This is where Bach gave impressive guest performances at the court of Augustus the Strong. | |
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Köthen/Anhalt - Melodies for the court |
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In 1717, Bach moves to Köthen as court musical director. Here he composed the Brandenburg Concerts. | |
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Leipzig - The peak of creativity |
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In Leipzig Bach holds the position as choirmaster of the Thomaner choir and "Director musices" for 27 years. He takes charge of the "Collegium musicum". Bach dies in 1750. His final resting place today is in the Church of St. Thomas. | |
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Erfurt - "Choir room" of the Bach family |
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This is where the Bachs resided for over 132 years. | |
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Thuringia - in the heart of Germany |
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Experience the home of Johann Sebastian Bach and his family. Discover the great traditions and enjoy the proverbial Thuringian hospitality in the attractive towns and villages. | |
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