Bach's Fight for Freedom - Movie Questions

What position does Johann Sebastian Bach hold at the start of the movie?

• Music Director

• Court Composer for the King of Prussia

• Organist at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig

• Music Teacher at the University of Leipzig

Who is the main antagonist in Bach’s Fight for Freedom?

• Prince Leopold

• The Duke

• The Church Authorities

• Frederick

What type of music does Bach primarily focus on throughout the movie?

• Operatic compositions

• Symphonic works

• Religious and choral music

• Ballet music

What major event does Bach experience in the movie?

• Becoming a famous opera singer

• Being arrested for his rebellious actions

• Being offered a position in Vienna

• His fight against the limitations imposed on him by his superiors

Which of these famous works is highlighted in the movie as one of Bach's struggles for freedom?

• The Well-Tempered Clavier

• The Brandenburg Concertos

• The St. Matthew Passion

• The Mass in B Minor

What is the main conflict of the movie?

• Bach's pursuit of fame

• Bach's battle against censorship and restrictive church policies

• Bach's rivalry with other composers

• Bach's relationship with his children

Why does Bach want to leave his position in Weimar in the film?

• He desires a higher-paying position

• He is unhappy with the royal court's musical preferences

• He wants to be closer to his family

• He is seeking more creative freedom

What is the main theme of the movie?

• The life of a famous composer

• Struggling for creative freedom

• Political intrigue in the royal courts

• The relationships within a musical family

In the film, what is Bach's main complaint about his position as a court musician?

• The lack of pay

• The lack of recognition for his works

• The restrictions placed on the type of music he can create

• The lack of instruments to perform with

Which of Bach's family members is shown to be supportive of his career in the film?

• His son, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

• His wife, Anna Magdalena Bach

• His brother, Johann Christoph Bach

• His cousin, Johann Melchior Bach