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.
Thanks for reading, and for the excellent music!
Opening line made me laugh — thanks
Thank you — I’ve always enjoyed your writing in New York magazine!
Thank you!
I love the Igor levit recordings!
Yes. My favorite one js the collection of Mendelssohn songs without words from November 2023.
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.