Johann Aegidius Bach
Johann Aegidius Bach (9 February 1645 – November 1716) was a German organist, violist, and municipal orchestra director of Erfurt. He was Johann Sebastian Bach's 1st cousin once removed, Johannes Bach's son, and the father of composer Johann Bernhard Bach. He was a viola player and performer in the Stadtmusikanten Kompagnie (municipal musicians band) in Erfurt.
Johann Aegidius Bach
- Born
- 1645. · Erfurt.
- Died
- 1716. · Erfurt.
- Nationality
- Germany.
- Occupation
- singer, viol player, violist and musician.
- Movements
- Baroque music.
- Languages
- German.
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Johann Aegidius Bach (9 February 1645 – November 1716) was a German organist, violist, and municipal orchestra director of Erfurt. He was Johann Sebastian Bach's 1st cousin once removed, Johannes Bach's son, and the father of composer Johann Bernhard Bach. He was a viola player and performer in the Stadtmusikanten Kompagnie (municipal musicians band) in Erfurt.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
He was organist at the Kaufmannskirche and the Michaeliskirche; on 30 June 1682 he was named the director of the Ratsmusik (city council music).
His recorded language was German. He was the child of Johannes Bach. 2 children are recorded: Johann Bernhard Bach the elder and Johann Christoph Bach, VI.
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Career and activity
His work is associated with Baroque music.
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1716
Johann Aegidius Bach died at Erfurt.
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