On one of those rare occasions when Bach appraised his own life's work, he remarked: I worked hard. — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul;… — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
My present post amounts to about 700 thaler, and when there are rather more funerals than usual, the fees rise in proportion; but when… — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
My masters are strange folk with very little care for music in them. — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music. — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
“The aim and final reason of all music should be none else but the glory of God and refreshing the soul. Where this is… — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument… — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
Old concept: Love is blind. Marriage is an eye opener. New concept: Love is not blind - it simply enables one to see things… — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
Without my morning coffee I'm just like a dried up piece of roast goat. — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
Ceaseless work, analysis, reflection, writing much, endless self-correction, that is my secret. — Johann Sebastian Bach Copy Share Image
