Johann Ambrosius Bach

Johann Ambrosius Bach was a German composer, conductor, trumpeter, organist, musician and alta cappella (1645–1695). He was born at Erfurt and died at Eisenach.

Johann Ambrosius Bach in brief

Born
1645
Died
1695
Known for
composer, conductor, trumpeter, organist, musician and alta cappella
Place of birth
Erfurt
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Identity and origins

His recorded language was German.

He was the child of Christoph Bach and Maria Magdalena Grabler. He married Maria Elisabeth Lämmerhirt. 3 children are recorded: Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Jacob Bach and Johann Christoph Bach III.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Christoph Bach.

As a teacher, Johann Ambrosius Bach is recorded in connection with Johann Sebastian Bach. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Identity

Johann Ambrosius Bach is recorded as composer, conductor, trumpeter, organist and musician. Johann Ambrosius Bach is recorded with the citizenship of Germany.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Johann Ambrosius Bach may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Johann Ambrosius Bach is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q309470.

In detail

training under Christoph Bach is recorded. Johann Sebastian Bach is recorded as having studied under Johann Ambrosius Bach. the recorded working language is German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Chronology

  1. 1645Johann Ambrosius Bach born at Erfurt.
  2. 1645Johann Ambrosius Bach was born in 1645 at Erfurt.
  3. 1695Johann Ambrosius Bach died at Eisenach.
  4. 1695Johann Ambrosius Bach died in 1695 at Eisenach.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Johann Ambrosius Bach”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q309470: Johann Ambrosius Bach

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