Wilhelm Friedemann Bach 1710 – 1784

Biography

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach was born on November 22, 1710, in Weimar, Germany, during a remarkable period of musical innovation. As a composer, organist, and harpsichordist, he devoted his life to the creation and performance of music, working across multiple instrumental disciplines that were central to European musical tradition.

Throughout his career, Wilhelm Friedemann developed his considerable talents in composition and keyboard performance, contributing to the rich musical heritage of his time. His work as both a creator of new compositions and a skilled performer demonstrated a deep commitment to the art of music that defined his professional life.

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach’s life came to an end on July 1, 1784, in Berlin. Though the specific circumstances surrounding his final years remain largely undocumented, his legacy as a dedicated musician and composer endured. He left behind a body of work that reflected his expertise across the keyboard instruments and compositional forms of the eighteenth century.