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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March 1685 - 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the
Baroque period. He enriched established German styles through his skill in counterpoint, harmonic and motivic
organisation, and the adaptation of rhythms, forms, and textures from abroad, particularly from Italy
and France. Bach's compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the Goldberg Variations, the Mass
in B minor, two Passions, and over three hundred cantatas of which around two hundred survive.
His music is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty, and intellectual depth.
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