Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
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Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was born on March 8, 1714, in Weimar [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] and died on December 14, 1788, in Hamburg [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][11][12][13]. A citizen of Germany [13], he worked as a composer, pianist, musicologist, music theorist, harpsichordist, and organist [12][13][4][1][11]. He was the son of Johann Sebastian Bach [13] and Maria Barbara Bach [13].
He received his education at the Thomasschule zu Leipzig, Leipzig University, and the University of Frankfurt an der Oder . His musical output falls within the classical music movement and encompasses the genres of Baroque and symphony . He was married to Johanna Maria Bach [13], and they had three children: Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann August Bach, and Anna Carolina Philippina Bach [13].
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was buried at St. Michaelis Church, Hamburg [5].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Michaelis Church, Hamburg[11]
- Father: Johann Sebastian Bach[12]
- Mother: Maria Barbara Bach[13]
- Spouse: Johanna Maria Bach[14]
- Child: Johann Sebastian Bach[15], Johann August Bach[16], Anna Carolina Philippina Bach[17]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[18]
- Occupation: organist[19], teacher[20], musicographer[21], independent publisher[22], musician[23]
- Position held: chapelmaster[24]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[25], University of Frankfurt an der Oder[26], Thomasschule zu Leipzig[27]
- Student: Jan Ladislav Dussek[28]
- Notable work: Magnificat[29], Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu[30], Die Israeliten in der Wüste[31], Gespräch zwischen einem Sanguineus und Melancholicus[32], Versuch über die wahre Art das Clavier zu spielen[33], Klopstocks Morgengesang am Schöpfungsfeste[34], Heilig[35], Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Violins, Viola and Basso Continuo in D minor[36]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family: Bach family[39]
- Movement: classical music[40]
- Genre: Baroque[41], symphony[42]
- Commons category: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach[43]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[44]
- Handedness: left-handedness[45]
- Family name: Bach[46]
- Given name: Carl[47], Philipp[48], Emanuel[49]
- Sponsor: Sara Levy[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach[51]
- Commons gallery: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach[52]
- Work location: Berlin[53], Hamburg[54], Frankfurt (Oder)[55], Neuruppin[56]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[57]
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Country: DE[58]
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Began / founded: 1714-03-08[59]
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Ended / dissolved: 1788-12-14[60]
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Genre(s): baroque, classical, classical period[61]
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Community tags: baroque, classical, classical period, composer, german composer[62]
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MusicBrainz ID: f6486fc7-90ef-48ad-8ca3-905af1354afe[63]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach include Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra[64], an orchestra[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1969[67].
Why It Matters
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
Entities named for him include Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra[64], an orchestra[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1969[67].
FAQs
Where was Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach born?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's place of birth was Weimar[2].
Where did Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach die?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach passed away in Hamburg[4].
Who were Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's parents?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's father was Johann Sebastian Bach[12]. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's mother was Maria Barbara Bach[13].
Who was Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach married to?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach's spouses include Johanna Maria Bach[14].
What did Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach do for work?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], and harpsichordist[9].
Where did Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach go to school?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was educated at Leipzig University[25], University of Frankfurt an der Oder[26], and Thomasschule zu Leipzig[27].