Johann Sebastian Bach: Musician

Bach is perhaps one of the more well known composers from the 18th century. He came from a family of musicans, and began playing at an early age. By the time he was 18 Bach was already an established player and composer. He became Kapellmeister, or director of music, to Prince Leopold in 1717. Bach composed many cantatas, one for each Sunday and Holy Day in the Lutheran calender and consciously served God while he was composing and playing music. Bach passed away July 28th 1750, and was buried without ceremony.