Bach was so far ahead of his time. Considered old-fashioned in his day, but that Dm Fantasy prefigures the Romantic era, and some of the others are positively 20th century in feel. Of course, it's not only that Bach reached forward, but that later composers reached to Bach for inspiration.
What a delight to be featured in such detail! Many thanks for this.
Opening line made me laugh — thanks
I love the Igor levit recordings!
Bach was so far ahead of his time. Considered old-fashioned in his day, but that Dm Fantasy prefigures the Romantic era, and some of the others are positively 20th century in feel. Of course, it's not only that Bach reached forward, but that later composers reached to Bach for inspiration.