Bach, Johann Ambrosius b. February 22, 1645 d. February 20, 1695 Instrumentalist, Composer. The father of Johann Sebastian Bach. Born in Erfurt, Germany, he studied music in Arnstadt and became his hometown's court violinist in 1667. The following year he married Maria Elisabeth Uimmerhirt; they had eight children, five of whom survived. In 1671 he was appointed court trumpeter and secular Kapellmeister at Eisenach, where his duties included providing music for civic festivities and assisting the church musicians. His versatility did not go unnoticed...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Alter Friedhof (Old Cemetery), Eisenach, Eisenach, Thuringen, Germany
Bach, Johann Christoph b. December 6, 1642 d. March 31, 1703 Organist, Composer. The uncle of Johann Sebastian Bach, he was in his time the most famous member of the musical Bach family, renowned throughout Germany for his virtuosity at the organ. Born in Arnstadt, he was taught music by his father and at age 20 was appointed organist of the Arnstadt Court Chapel. From 1665 until his death he served as organist of the Georgenkirche (St. George's Church) in Eisenach, and during his last three years was also the Duke of Eisenach's official chamber...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards) Alter Friedhof (Old Cemetery), Eisenach, Eisenach, Thuringen, Germany
b. February 22, 1645 d. February 20, 1695