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26 Inspiring Quotes By Johann Sebastian Bach For The Melodist In You
Johann Sebastian Bach was a respected German musician and composer. He is renowned for his vocal music including Mass in B minor and St Matthew Passion, and also for his instrumental compositions like Goldberg Variations and Brandenburg Concertos. He is considered as one of the greatest composers of all time especially since the 19th century Bach Revival. He was primarily recognised as an organist throughout the 18th century and was appreciated for his keyboard music like ‘The Well-Tempered’ which was sought-after for its didactic qualities. Following is a compilation of famous quotations and sayings by Johann Sebastian Bach which have been excerpted from his music, thoughts, compositions, works and life. Zoom through some insightful and noteworthy quotes and thoughts by Johann Sebastian Bach for your perfect musical journey.
God's gift to his sorrowing creatures is a joy worthy of their destiny.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine!
Johann Sebastian Bach
On land, on sea, at home abroad, I smoke my pipe and worship God.
Johann Sebastian Bach
You just have to press the right keys and the right pedals at the right time and the music plays itself.
Johann Sebastian Bach
I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results. The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Harmony is next to Godliness
Johann Sebastian Bach
Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.
It cannot remain unmentioned that so many poorly equipped boys, and boys who have no talent at all for music, have been accepted into the school to date that the quality of music has necessarily declined and deteriorated. And those who do bring a few precepts with them when they come to school are not ready to be used immediately.
