Lowell Mason in Berlin - in the beginning of 1852
from Musical letters from Abroad, page 98:
We remember a fine compliment paid to Mr. Bach by the celebrated organist, John Schneider, whom we afterwards met in Dresden. When on the way from Mr. Schneider’s house to the church where he was about to play, he said, “I will play for you some of Bach’s fugues.” “Thank you, sir,” we replied; “we are always delighted to hear these charming organ pieces, and had the pleasure a few days since of listening to several of them as performed by W[ilhel]m. Bach, of Berlin.” “So!" said Schneider; “if you have heard Wilhelm Bach play … more >>
Lowell Mason, Musical letters from Abroad. In Musical Letters from Abroad (New York, 1854), p. 98. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1448312128598 accessed: 1 September, 2024
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fugues
written by Bach |
performed by Wilhelm Bach |
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Date/Time | in the beginning of 1852 |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | indoors |