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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German organist and composer whose work is today regarded as amongst the finest of mature baroque music (c. 1600-1750). More famous as an organist than as a composer in his own lifetime, Bach's rich...

General George Washington rallies his troops during the Battle of Monmouth Court House (28 June 1778). Oil on canvas by Emanuel Leutze, c. 1851-1854. Doe Memorial Library, Berkeley.

George Washington crossing the Delaware River on the night of 25 December 1776, to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian troops at the Battle of Trenton. Oil on canvas by Emanuel Leutze, 1851. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

A statue of the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) outside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Bach worked here from 1723 until his death.

A 1748 oil on canvas portrait by Elias Gottlob Haussmann of the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). (Museum of City History, Leipzig, Germany)

The organ of the New Church in Arnstadt, Germany. This organ was first tested and then played regularly by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), appointed organ master in 1703.

A handwritten notation by the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in his Bible. The passage is 2 Chronicles, ch. 5, verse 13. Translated, the note reads: "N.B. In the music of worship, God is always present with his grace".

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) was a German composer of Romantic music best known for his symphonies, overtures, concertos, piano pieces, and songs. Amongst his most popular works are his Wedding March from his score for A Midsummer Night's...

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer of Romantic music best known for his symphonies, songs, and orchestral, chamber, and piano music. A great student of the history of music, Brahms was convinced that only by working within...

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian violin virtuoso and composer of baroque music (c. 1600-1750). Best known for his violin concertos, notably The Four Seasons, Vivaldi made a significant contribution to the evolution of instrumental...