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Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto # 2
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
The Sons of Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was married two times, and had a grand total of 20 children! All of Bach's ancestors were musicians, and his sons were expected to follow in his musical footsteps. Some of them became famous composers, too.
1. How many children did Bach have?
7
5
13
20
2.Which of these composers was NOT one of J.S. Bach's sons?
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
Johann Christian Bach
Emil Michael Bach
3. Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach wrote lots of music for which instrument?
harp
cello
flute
bassoon
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