# Johann Sebastian Bach Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Classical Composers | Rarity: Rare URL: https://gamifeye.com/trivia/classical-composers/johann-sebastian-bach > Available languages: > - [English](https://gamifeye.com/trivia/classical-composers/johann-sebastian-bach/llms.txt) > - [ไทย (Thai)](https://gamifeye.com/trivia/classical-composers/johann-sebastian-bach/llms.txt?lang=th) # Johann Sebastian Bach Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Classical Composers | Rarity: Rare German Baroque composer (1685-1750) who produced over 1,000 compositions but was primarily known as an organist during his lifetime. His music was largely forgotten for 80 years until Felix Mendelssohn's 1829 revival of St. Matthew Passion sparked rediscovery. Key facts: - Composed weekly cantatas as Leipzig church music director while raising 20 children - Imprisoned for one month by Duke Wilhelm Ernst for attempting to resign - Walked 280 miles to hear organist Dietrich Buxtehude perform - Never traveled more than 200 miles from birthplace in Thuringia, Germany - Engaged in sword fight with bassoon player after insulting his performance - Music considered old-fashioned at time of death (1750); rediscovered 1829 - Influenced composers from Mozart to contemporary artists ## Trivia Questions Q1: What was Johann Sebastian Bach primarily known for during his lifetime, rather than his compositions? A: Being a virtuoso organist and harpsichord tuner Q2: How many children did Bach raise while maintaining his incredibly productive composing schedule? A: 12 children Q3: What extreme length did Bach go to in order to hear the famous organist Dietrich Buxtehude perform? A: He sailed across the Baltic Sea Q4: Why did Duke Wilhelm Ernst have Bach arrested and jailed for a month? A: Bach stole musical instruments from the court Q5: What colorful insult did Bach use that led to a sword fight with a musician? A: Called a violinist a 'screeching cat' Q6: Who was responsible for reviving Bach's forgotten music in 1829, nearly 80 years after the composer's death? A: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Q7: What was the maximum distance Bach ever traveled from his birthplace during his entire lifetime? A: Never more than 100 miles Q8: At the peak of his productivity in Leipzig, approximately how often was Bach composing a new cantata? A: One every month --- Part of: [Classical Composers](/trivia/classical-composers) trivia deck More cards: [View all cards](/trivia/classical-composers/llms.txt)