Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Bach & Haydn

Bach & Haydn were both very impressive composers. This report is about both of them.

Johann Sebastian Bach:

Johann Sebastian Bach was born in northern Germany in the year 1685. Music was his passion from a fairly young age, and his desire was to please God with his music. Interesting Fact: Bach wrote over 200 church cantatas!


Franz Joseph Haydn:

Franz Joseph Haydn was born in the year 1732 and spent his early adult years in Vienna, a city in what is now Austria. Around age 30, he began to make his name as a composer, and became the prince's kappellmiester, or musical director. Haydn wanted to honor God with his works. Interesting Fact: Haydn wrote 104 symphonies that earned him the nickname ' Father of Symphonies'.

Bach and Haydn were both inspiring composers and great people who praised God through their musical works.

By: Ian Laird