Johann Sebastian Bach:

Every good musician, if he has a talent for composition, must not only be able to play a piece of music, but also to write down his own thoughts.

— Johann Sebastian Bach Early Modern

Baroque composer

From his writings/teachings

c. 1720-1750

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"When I am composing, I am in a different world."

"I have to put up with a great deal of annoyance and envy, and consequently I am forced to live in almost constant vexation."

"I have always tried to make my music as perfect as possible."

"Study hard, and you will achieve much."

"I compose for God and for myself."

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