Johann Sebastian BachBach was a German composer and organist, who is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, and one of the founders of the Western musical tradition. He composed a vast amount of music, ranging from sacred to secular, and from instrumental to vocal, and his works are noted for their depth, beauty, and technical mastery. He influenced many composers, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schumann, and his music has been adapted and reinterpreted by musicians from various genres, such as jazz, rock, and electronic music.