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German composer and keyboardist of the pre-Classical era, second surviving son of Johann Sebastian BachFifth child of J.S. Bach, served 30 years at Frederick the Great's court before succeeding Telemann as Hamburg's music director. Pioneered empfindsamer Stil (sensitive style), bridging Baroque and Classical eras. Composed over 800 works including symphonies, concertos, and keyboard sonatas....