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Bach's biography: birth and tragedy in Eisenach (1685 - 1695)
From almost the day of his birth on March 21st 1685, Bach's early years in the small town of Eisenach were tinged with family tragedy.
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But despite his difficulties, Bach's musical journey took shape when he was just a small child.
Johann Ambrosius and Maria Elisabeth, Bach's parents, lived in a reasonably spacious home above the town centre in Eisenach.
He started life as part of an established family of musicians: his father (pictured) was director of the town musicians and court trumpeter for the Duke, and his uncles all held professional posts as trumpeters, organists, court musicians, and composers.
The name 'Bach' opened all sorts of musical doors, and the family enjoyed a wide reputation for their talent.
Bach was Johann and Maria's eighth child - it's thought his older siblings taught him basic music theory as a young boy, after he was introduced to the organ by one of his uncles, Johann Christoph
