The Most Influential Composers

Introduction “Other than that commonality, and the fact that they shared the same incompetent eye doctor, their careers could not have been more different,” (94 Wright).      Craig Wright blatantly states in the opening paragraph that even though these great musicians came to being in the same year, 1685, they are nothing alike. This blog takes an even deeper dive into the lives of some of the greatest musicians to ever step foot on earth. Bach was a musician from birth as “There were musicians in the Bach family going back seven generations,” (Johann). Bach was taught by his father as a violinist and he sang in choirs. However his life took a turn for the worse when his mother and father died, yet he continued his music in his brother's care. “Bach was hired as an organist in a church in Arnstad, Germany, which gave him time to practice on his favorite instrument and to develop his talent,” (Johann). Bach’s way with music gave him the ability to pursue music full time an...