Johann Ludwig Bach

Baroque German Composer and Musician

Johann Ludwig Bach (1677–1731) was a German composer and violinist. He was a distant cousin of the more famous Johann Sebastian Bach. Born in Thal, near Eisenach, Johann Ludwig came from a large family of musicians that included several notable composers and performers. He served as the concertmaster and later as the Kapellmeister at the court of Meiningen, where he composed a significant amount of church music, including cantatas, motets, and other sacred works. His compositions are noted for their expressive depth and adherence to the Baroque style. While not as widely recognized as his cousin, Johann Ludwig Bach's contributions to Baroque music have been appreciated by those who explore the breadth of the era's musical offerings. His works have been performed and recorded in modern times, but specific albums such as "Trauermusik," "Magnificat; Missa Brevis," and "Ouvertures For Orchestra" are not directly attributed to him in historical records, so it is possible that these titles may refer to recordings of his works rather than original albums released during his lifetime.