IIRC, some time back there was a discussion as to whether or not there
was emtion could be found in Bach's work.  I remember a whole range of
resonpses.  If there weren't, I would have been disappointed.

Anyone who think's Bach's work is emotionless should listen to the Cello
Suites performed by Rostropovich, EMI D 273269-2.  Lately, I've been
listening to them on the way to work and I find them very moving.  I like
especially Suite Number 2, BWV 1008, for the range of emotions in it.

Thinking about this got me thinking about something else.  AFAIK, Bach left
few directions as to how his music is to be played.  Is there a general
consensus, for example, as to how the cello suites are to be played?
Would another cellist, with the stature of Rostropovich, play them very
differently? He plays them very vigorously, almost attacking them.  Would
someone else play them more softly?

Thanks, in advance.

Ron Chaplin