Interesting point about Bach's ability to write 'breezy' music along with his deep, spiritual cantatas. The versatility in his output is only one reason I love and respect him so much as a composer. Am I sad/melancholic? The double violin concerto largo or the solo partita in D minor (in full, not just the 'chaconne'). Am I seeking solace or catharsis? Organ works. Am I in desperate need to be alone, think, and analyze (staples of accounting work)? WTC or Musical Offering. Something lighter and brighter? Brandenburg (esp 6) or Orchestral Suites. That 'coffee' cantata definitely sounds like drinking lots of it is a prerequisite to singing it. Love the trio sonata. You're right, it's "very 'F'". I'm going to familiarize myself with this set of Bach pieces. Eagerly anticipating WTC book 2!
Interesting point about Bach's ability to write 'breezy' music along with his deep, spiritual cantatas. The versatility in his output is only one reason I love and respect him so much as a composer. Am I sad/melancholic? The double violin concerto largo or the solo partita in D minor (in full, not just the 'chaconne'). Am I seeking solace or catharsis? Organ works. Am I in desperate need to be alone, think, and analyze (staples of accounting work)? WTC or Musical Offering. Something lighter and brighter? Brandenburg (esp 6) or Orchestral Suites. That 'coffee' cantata definitely sounds like drinking lots of it is a prerequisite to singing it. Love the trio sonata. You're right, it's "very 'F'". I'm going to familiarize myself with this set of Bach pieces. Eagerly anticipating WTC book 2!
Thanks Brittany!!
Still here on this journey with you. Thank you You have inspired me to read a couple Bach biography's to go along with your music analysis
Bucket list would be the Bach organ tour if it is still going on.
Thanks David!
I want to see some of the Bach sites in Europe too — one day…
The BWV 1040 excerpt is delightful!
Rightly known as God’s own kapellmeister