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Johann Sebastian Bach's Life (The 3-Minute Version)

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Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer from the Baroque period. If nothing else, you may recognize his work from the opening scene of Disney's 'Fantasia.' What were his influences, and how did he come to be lauded as one of the best composers of all time?

Judging by the number of recordings there are, which are the most popular works of Bach?

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