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Re:Can any composer equal Bach? by zwieback on Friday March 09, 2018 @07:07PM (#16556186)
You're not the only one who feels like that and you can safely ignore the critics. There's no doubt Bach was a great composer but even asking the question whether there's a "greatest" is pretty dumb. I happen to love some of Bach's works but know many people who find his works too mathematical or cold.
Re:Can any composer equal Bach? by planxty on Friday March 09, 2018 @07:28PM (#16556291)
I would wager they haven't listened to good performances or haven't spent enough time with Bach's music. There's nothing cold about BWV199. Find Gardiner's rendition featuring Magdalena Kozena, it'll knock your socks off.
Re:Can any composer equal Bach? by zwieback on Saturday March 10, 2018 @04:44PM (#16560331)
Wow, her voice is fantastic. Listening to her Rueckert Lieder now, thanks for the tip!!