David Harbin writes:

>I think two of the 'secrets' of Bach's music are (1) that he was a kind
>hearted person and this is reflected in his music and (2) it seems to
>almost always be dancing some way.

I totally agree with David's 2nd premise, but I don't know about the
1st; there's kind hearted music in Wagner's soundworld also.  Overall,
I tend to feel that Bach put into his music what he couldn't express or
act on in real life.

It does dawn on me that David's two items and mine above all can be found
in the works of many other composers besides Bach.  The emotional quotient
has to be compelling, but purely architectural matters must also weigh
heavily in the process.

Don Satz
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