Richard Wagner commenting on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach The most stupendous miracle in all music.
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On one of those rare occasions when Bach appraised his own lifes work, he remarked I worked hard.Johann Sebastian Bach
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There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself.
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The aim and final reason of all music should be nothing else but the Glory of God and the refreshment of the spirit.
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I have always kept one end in view, namely . . . to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.
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