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‘He’s the Shakespeare of Music’ – Elon Musk Names His Best Musician of All Time
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has named the late German composer Johann Sebastian Bach as his greatest musician of all time, describing him as the William Shakespeare of music.
The SpaceX and Tesla chief executive shared his opinion in a post on his X account, where he praised Bach’s musical legacy.
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“Johann Sebastian Bach is the Shakespeare of music. Best there ever was,” Musk wrote.
Who Was Johann Sebastian Bach?
Johann Sebastian Bach was an influential German composer, keyboardist, violinist, organist and music director who lived from 1685 to 1750.
He is widely recognised for his extensive contributions to classical music, having composed works across several musical forms and instruments.
Some of his most notable compositions include the Brandenburg Concertos, the Cello Suites, the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier.
His celebrated organ compositions include the Schübler Chorales and the Toccata and Fugue in D minor, while his major choral works include the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor.
Bach’s compositions have remained influential in classical music for centuries, earning him recognition as one of the most significant composers in Western musical history.
Musk’s comment has drawn attention to Bach’s enduring musical legacy and his place among history’s most celebrated composers.