December 09 2010
Welcome to The Pianobabbler's Companion. Every Monday, the Pianobabbler writes his- as the Pianobabbler.com title puts it - Blog in the Life of a Musician. In The Pianobabbler's Companion I supplement the Monday post with some video, or audio or writing that unpacks, elaborates, enhances my Monday morceau.
Last Monday The Pianobabbler babbled about Bach in December: Joe's Month. The Pianobabbler's message: how the majesty of J. S. ("Joe") Bach's music takes on a special power, warmth and attraction in December.
Maybe NPR's Brian McReath was reading the Pianobabbler, maybe not. But, as though he were, Mr. McReath has published a list of the 5 top Bach recordings of 2010.
The list is interesting itself, but I especially appreciate Mr. McReath's opening sentence:
When interviewing musicians, I'm constantly struck by how many of them tell me that J.S. Bach's music is a key touchstone of their musical identity.
Add the Pianobabbler to that touchstone inventory, Mr. McRreath. And thank you for your Bach inventory.
Brian McReath's The Best J.S. Bach Releases Of 2010.
- The Bach Hour- A Weekly Program on the Composer
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