Bach Immersion

[Bryn]

... that is one of the saddest things I have seen on these boards. Ever.



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What, more than Bbm's proclaimed antipathy towards Mozart's music?

[vinteuil]

What, more than Bbm's proclaimed antipathy towards Mozart's music?

... yes, by far. Worse even than MrGongGong's inability to admire The D***m of G*******s, or my inability to respond to most English music c 1850-1950...


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[french frank]

What, more than Bbm's proclaimed antipathy towards Mozart's music?

Both take some beating Very strange about Bach, as I prefer immersion (within reason) to non-stop switching from one thing to another every 10-15 minutes or so.

[Old Grumpy]

I think tomorrow's "nobbut Bach" day might stretch my enthusiasm - mostly because quite a lot of it is of the "itsy-bitsy" presentation. But for today - with 21st Century Music, Wagner, Bach's predecessors featured in broadcasts - I've been very happy. (In fact, I'm not interested in the Saturday Classics, so I'm planning on listening to ... the fifth Cantata from the "Christmas Oratorio". )

Nobbut Bach - aye, 'e were from Yorkshire, tha knows!

[Bryn]

... yes, by far. Worse even than MrGongGong's inability to admire The D***m of G*******s, or my inability to respond to most English music c 1850-1950...


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Oh, MrGG's lack of admiration for the DoG is something I very much share.

[vinteuil]

Nobbut Bach - aye, 'e were from Yorkshire, tha knows!

... oi! Jonny Bach were a Welshman!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICXrhPSxIM

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[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Both take some beating Very strange about Bach, as I prefer immersion (within reason) to non-stop switching from one thing to another every 10-15 minutes or so.

So often we suffer both: immersion in one composer's music, but flipping from one chunk to another.

[EdgeleyRob]

... that is one of the saddest things I have seen on these boards. Ever.



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[Dave2002]

Oh, MrGG's lack of admiration for the DoG is something I very much share.

I think I'm with you and Mr GG - though I have to say that about once every two or three years if I start listening to it I do get rather involved towards the end. It's one of a few pieces I did actually sing in publicly many years ago. I wouldn't want to hear it very often though.

[MrGongGong]

I think I'm with you and Mr GG - though I have to say that about once every two or three years if I start listening to it I do get rather involved towards the end. It's one of a few pieces I did actually sing in publicly many years ago. I wouldn't want to hear it very often though.

From small beginnings, a mighty army will grow and sweep the pestilence from the land

NOW it's about time for an Eliane Radigue total immersion month IMV

[kernelbogey]

I've come to Bach very late in life. I recall that the apparent ubiquity of the cantatas was one aspect of his music that put me off. But also an early attachment to romantic orchestral music led to my considering his music something of an alien force. It's taken a long time for the purity of line represented by the solo works to make sense to me and to develop an understanding and affection for them. Immersion does little to enhance my pleasure or understanding.

[antongould]

Martin Handley reading out lots of pro and anti tweets and emails on Breakfast this morning. Also seemed to ask for emails as to why people don't like Bach and/or wall to wall Bach ......

[BBMmk2]

Perhaps a Baroque Festival of music for the Christmas Season, especially highlighting composers not normally heard?

[Bryn]

Good on Doc. Walker for spinning the CotW elected Brandenburg 5 this morning. Now we can get a good idea of what the set has to offer. Sorry to say the price point puts me off, but I am certainly much enjoying this 5th. Ouch! Not so sure about the slow vibrato in the flute though.

[Joseph K]

Currently enjoying BWV 997.

For me, having an entire day dedicated to Bach means you can guarantee quality whenever you turn it on!