The little Johann Sebastian Bach tour

J. S. Bach spent the first half of his life in Thuringia. Follow his footsteps in three different cities, which have influenced him! The Bach-Clan-Capital is Erfurt. In the Merchant’s Church 61 children were baptised and 12 weddings celebrated. Many of the male family members became city pipers, town musicians and organists. The house of J. Sebastian’s parents commemorates that time. His oldest brother had lessons from Johann Pachelbel, who was organist at Preacher’s Church. Weimar became an important place for the young J. Sebastian. His famous sons were baptized at Herder’s Church. He composed over 30 cantatas. His time ended bitterly in prison – a very productive time with writing on the “Well-Tempered Clavier” and the “Little Organ Book”. It is a memorial site today. Not far away from both cities is Arnstadt, the probably most authentic Bach-City. The teenaged Bach inspected the organ. A permanent employment followed. No wonder since other members of the family had already ensured a good reputation.