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Bach’s Revival
by Silvia Francesca Maglione
Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750, and was the major exponent of baroque music. He was very famous for his rigorous contrapuntal style. But when he died, his reputation suddenly declined. His music was considered too much old-fashioned. After his death, he stayed relatively unknown for a few decades, until Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven and Mendelssohn were rapt by his music. These famous composers were among Bach’s greatest admirers. Mozart would estrange himself from the outside world when he read Bach’s manuscripts, Chopin would play Bach’s music to relax before a concert, and Beethoven knew the Well Tempered Clavier by memory. Mendelssohn was perhaps the one who contributed to Bach’s revival the most; he greatly promoted his music in his concerts. These incidents benefited greatly Bach’s reputation, and in 1850 the Bach Gesellschaft (Bach’s society) was established, and published a consistent amount of his works. To honor Bach, some composers have even written motifs on the B flat, A, C, B natural (which is H in German). It is awful thinking that Bach’s music could have been lost forever, but fortunately it’s here for all of us to enjoy.
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Very good job...as usual!!