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5. A Spring in the MiddleBach (1685-1750)Recapitulation of everything great in Western music, to the degree that it becomes its form, ideal and principle. He disappears to let Music be borne. Mozart (1756-1791)The first and only time when classical music became something completely natural, like a mother tongue as such, in the very achievement of its greatness and personal style. Mozart is Bach's firstborn child: he is closer to all music in time, than anyone else is. Mozart is, Bach lets be. Ellopos Guide to Classical Music: Back to the Table of Contents Reference address of this text: |
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