Reflections on Bach's Birthday
March 22, 2004

	Johann Sebastian Bach

Brian NewHouse on lessons learned from Bach—the Double Violin Concerto

Michael Barone on a favorite chorale prelude

Krista Tippett on Bach's spirituality—the Credo from the  B minor Mass

Valerie Kahler on the solo cello suites—Bach using a single instrument to create an entire universe

Steve Seel on his (somewhat) guilty pleasure—lush, "inauthentic" Bach arrangements

Cellist Pablo Casals called Bach's creations "the greatest and purest music of all time." We'll be hearing a lot of Bach's music this week as we celebrate his 319th birthday.  Five Minnesota Public Radio hosts share their personal reflections.

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