Johann Sebastian Bach
Born: 21 March 1685
Birthplace: Eisenach, Thuringia (now Germany)
Died: 28 July 1750
Best Known As: German Baroque composer
Johann Sebastian Bach, the most renowned member of a distinguished family of German musicians and composers, is considered one of the greatest composers in history. A virtuoso organist who was famous throughout Germany during his career, Bach served as court musician and composer in Arnstadt, Weimar, Köthen and finally as cantor and director of music at Leipzig (1723-50). His most famous works includeThe Brandenberg Concertos,Well-Tempered ClavierandArt of the Fugue. Bach's fame during his lifetime was due to his ability as an organist more than his reputation as a composer, but since the 19th century he has been hailed as a genius whose work represents the peak of the Baroque era.
Bach fathered 20 children, some of whom were also celebrated musicians, and he was the grandfather of noted composer Johann Christian Bach (1735-82)...Bach's music inspired a 1968 hit record:Switched-on Bachby electronic music pioneerWendy Carlos... Popular cellistYo-Yo Mais known for his interpretations of several Bach pieces.
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It was a scorching afternoon. The hot sun beat down on the ground, leaving the trees and grass to wither in a blazing heat. After a long day, I trudged home wearily, lugging my heavy school bag. It seemed extraordinarily heavy as my shoulders stooped even more.
As I was on my way home, I heard a faint noise coming from behind the bushed. I was filled with curiosity. I whirled my head in all directions and advanced nearer to the bushes. Suddenly, I caught a sight of a young girl, whose face was as white as a sheet, sobbing quietly behind the bushed.
"Why are you crying? What happened to you?" I asked her and took out a handkerchief from my pocket to wipe off the tears on her freckled face.
"I...I cannot find...my mummy," the girl stammered nervously, looking helpless and pathetic.
"Can I help you? Where is your home?"
"I don't know." the girl replied, shaking her head. With no choice, I searched for her mother in the vicinity as I thought she would not have gone too far. We scanned the sea of faces but it was no use. Disappointment was written all over my face and I was on the verge of giving up.
As I wanted to take the girl to the police station, I spot a middle-aged lady who was like a cat on hot bricks. At that moment, the girl ran towards to the lady. She shouted,"Mummy!" The lady heaved a great sigh of relief that could almost blow down a termite's nest. She hugged her daughter tightly.
The mother thanked me profusely and offered me $50 as a reward but I rejected her kindness politely since my mother had always told me not to accept monetary rewards for doing good deeds. I flashed a broad grin at the young girl. She smiled back, showing her pearly white teeth.
As I was on my way home, I heard a faint noise coming from behind the bushed. I was filled with curiosity. I whirled my head in all directions and advanced nearer to the bushes. Suddenly, I caught a sight of a young girl, whose face was as white as a sheet, sobbing quietly behind the bushed.
"Why are you crying? What happened to you?" I asked her and took out a handkerchief from my pocket to wipe off the tears on her freckled face.
"I...I cannot find...my mummy," the girl stammered nervously, looking helpless and pathetic.
"Can I help you? Where is your home?"
"I don't know." the girl replied, shaking her head. With no choice, I searched for her mother in the vicinity as I thought she would not have gone too far. We scanned the sea of faces but it was no use. Disappointment was written all over my face and I was on the verge of giving up.
As I wanted to take the girl to the police station, I spot a middle-aged lady who was like a cat on hot bricks. At that moment, the girl ran towards to the lady. She shouted,"Mummy!" The lady heaved a great sigh of relief that could almost blow down a termite's nest. She hugged her daughter tightly.
The mother thanked me profusely and offered me $50 as a reward but I rejected her kindness politely since my mother had always told me not to accept monetary rewards for doing good deeds. I flashed a broad grin at the young girl. She smiled back, showing her pearly white teeth.
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