John Smyth wrote:

>What I miss in Bach, (and it's not his fault), is orchestral color,
>and changes in meter and dynamics within single movements.  His music,
>*within movements,* is infused with what I would call a sort of
>"mono-emotionalism".  There is no sense of ambiguity and mystery.  The
>Baroque is characterized by logic, restraint, and understatement; and while
>one can always find exceptions, the era as a whole just doesn't turn me on.

Not to argue with the excellent points others have made, but some who would
accept what John has said would also say that this is just what they LIKE
about much Baroque music (and about some modern music.)

Jim Tobin