I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a… - Johann Sebastian Bach

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I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March (O.S. 21 March) 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician, notably organist and harpsichordist, but also violinist and violist. Bach is now generally regarded as one of the main composers of the Baroque period, and his works are now considered to be among the greatest in the Western classical tradition.

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Alternative Names: Bach • J.S. Bach • J. S. Bach • J S Bach • JS Bach

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The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.

If I decide to be an idiot, then I’ll be an idiot on my own accord.

Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul; where this is not kept in mind there is no true music, but only an infernal clamour and ranting.

I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God. - Johann Sebastian Bach

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