In 1708. Johann
Sebastian Bach settled in Weimar, Germany, where he began his first major
creative period. Bach lived in Weimar from 1708. to 1717. as an organist of the
Duke of Saxe-Weimar. Through this period, Bach composed many of his great organ
works and became very famous as an organist. He was often invited to play in
other big churches and to give advice on organ building.
