Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was born on March 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Germany. ... Bach received his first musical instruction from his father, Johann Ambrosius. Bach was a German organist and was by no means considered the greatest composer of his day, though he was recognized as the most eminent organist, harpsichord, and improviser. ... In 1700, Bach started out as a chorister at the Church of St.