He was born in Eisenach, Saxe-Eisenach. He is the author of more than 1,000 musical works in all genres (except opera). Bach's creative legacy is interpreted as a synthesis of the Baroque art of music. Bach also wrote a large body of sacred music. His "St Matthew Passion", the Mass in B minor, his cantatas and his instrumental arrangements of chorales are recognised as masterpieces of world classical music. Bach is known as a great master of polyphony. In his works Baroque polyphony reached its height. He died in Leipzig.
