Composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach died on this day in 1750 | During his lifetime, Bach was known primarily as a keyboard virtuoso, in which capacity he amassed a significant amount of fame and esteem. He also held a number of posts as a church organist and Kapellmeister, and much of his music — especially the cantatas, which stand at the center of his output — was written for this liturgical setting | In this clip, VC Artist Alexi Kenney performs Bach's "Allemande" from Bach's Partita