Johann Sebastian Bach Quotes

A collection of quotes by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German composer and musician widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in Western musical history. Born into a family of musicians, Bach's prodigious talent became evident at an early age. He composed a vast repertoire across various genres, including orchestral works, concertos, chamber music, and vocal music. Bach is particularly renowned for his complex polyphonic style and mastery of counterpoint. His compositions, such as the Brandenburg Concertos, the Mass in B minor, and The Well-Tempered Clavier, continue to be celebrated for their technical brilliance and profound expressiveness.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

Johann Sebastian Bach

God

Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the p

Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Music

I have always kept one end in view, namely . . . to conduct

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

Johann Sebastian Bach

Music

There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hi

There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.

Johann Sebastian Bach

Practice