... a child was born to Ambrosius and Maria Elisabeth. Ambrosius was, aside from a gifted singer, very able with instruments, handling trumpets, violins, the organ and drums. He was the musical director of the municipality. Life seemed pretty good, until Maria Elisabeth fell ill and died at 50 years of age and when their youngest was only 9. This was a hard blow to Ambrosius, but some eight months later he found a new spouse to ensure the well-being of his family in Barbara, the daughter of a former local mayor. She was twice a widow herself. However, poor Ambrosius had been severly weakened by the latest troubles in his life and perished not long after their wedding. Barbara didn´t seem to have any luck with the men in her life.The youngling that he and Maria Elisabeth had brought to the world was left in the custody of Barbara, and the economic situation was worrying to say the least.
However, in his short time together with his father, the boy showed to have inherited the following qualities: musicianship and organizational skills.
The boy was Johann Sebastian Bach, and before loosening his grip of the goose pen, 255 years ago today, he would give us love, beauty and joy.
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Now you're just catering to my ego :)
No matter how many times you hear it, geniouses from the same origins as yourself still sounds like sweet music to ones ears.
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