Scandalous Overtures

In late 1717, Johann Sebastian Bach spent nearly a month in jail, courtesy of his boss, Prince Wilhelm Ernst of Weimar. In 1708, Bach was hired as court organist for the city of Weimar. Six years later, Bach was appointed to concertmeister, the director of music at court, but did not like being subordinate to a kapellmeister that he didn't particularly respect. After speaking his mind to Prince Wilhelm and trying to resign from his position at court, the prince had Bach tossed in jail on November 6, 1717 for losing his temper.