Classical music is often described as “pure”, “timeless” and “intellectual”, three epithets guaranteed to make most music-lovers reach for the off button in panic. Fortunately they’re not true. If ...
Left unfinished, this work is Bach’s final contemplations on fugues. As the work progresses, the movements become more complex. Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Performers: Armida Quartet Recording ...
Old man Johann Sebastian Bach begat 20 children by two wives. Those that lived to adulthood turned out pretty good. Rather, it was one of the children Bach created that went bad, his last one, Die ...
Many people, if they wonder how music is made up, suppose that it consists of a tune and an accompaniment. The paradigmatic guitarist in front of a campfire croons the melody, while his hands create ...
Left unfinished, this work is Bach’s final contemplations on fugues. As the work progresses, the movements become more complex.