Johann Sebastian Bach spent most of his live in the area
of Leipzig, where he
worked as a cantor, organist and composer in the Lutheran
church of St. Thomas.
There he composed his intricate masterpieces, many of them
profoundly Christian and used in the services, like his numerous
cantatas, masses or his "St. Matthew Passion".
Bach is mostly associated with his outstanding organ compositions
and his unceasing use of contrapuntal structures. His
music is both emotionally touching and technically refined.
Most of his compositions feature an underlying structure
of almost mathematical clarity. Hence, a strong interest
in the composition of Fugues. Famous examples: "The Well-Tempered
Clavier" and "Art of Fugue".
Other masterpieces are the "Brandenburg Concerti"
and the "Goldberg Variations for Harpsichord".
Under his guidance the St. Thomas Boy's choir gained an excellent
reputation.
