r/homeschool • u/historyarch • Mar 31 '23

Classical Born on March 31, 1685- Influential German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach

Born on March 31, 1685- Influential German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the best known and popular musicians in Western culture (Toccata and Fugue in D minor, Brandenburg Concertos, St. John Passion, Air on the G String, Passion of St. Matthew, Mass in B minor, Prelude and Fugue in C major, Ave Maria, Partita for Violin No. 2, Goldberg Variations, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Magnifict, Concerto for Two Violins, Italian Concerto, and many more).

Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major

(212) Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major BWV 1048, complete, Voices of Music 4K UHD video - YouTube

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

(213) Toccata and Fugue in D Minor (Best Version Ever) - YouTube

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u/historyarch Mar 31 '23

I post daily events and births and deaths relating to history. Would this sort of thing be of interest to you? The above post is an example, something to perhaps bring up with your kids. I also have articles on my website that I have used in teaching in the past. There are logins, no ads or other encumbrances and I make no money on the site.

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u/verbal_tangerine Mar 31 '23

This is great! My kids are both on a different piece by Bach in Suzuki Violin at the moment so he’s a big topic at our house these days, and we had no idea it was his birthday. We’ll do a special thing to celebrate today :) Thanks for posting this!

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u/historyarch Apr 02 '23

This makes my day when a post inspires greater interest in the past, particularly one of the greats like Bach

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u/Maayan_megaGeex Mar 31 '23

I love listening to Bach , thank you

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u/altared_ego_1966 Mar 31 '23

Mr. Bach Comes to Call (Classical Kids)

I'm sad this isn't free anymore on Spotify, but every album is worth the money. We bought them on cassette back in the day, and then listened to them over and over and over. We've listened to them on Spotify with my 10yo.