Intelligence Squared Bach vs Beethoven - Part 1
Jun 4, 2023
Dive into a lively debate as two experts champion Bach and Beethoven, each extolling their artist's unique brilliance. The discussion captures the emotional depth of Beethoven's late quartets and Bach's 'Mass in B minor'. Explore how Bach's poignant music expresses complex feelings, balancing grief with upliftment. The conversation reveals the profound and lasting influence of Bach on modern artists, including a nod to The Beatles, leaving listeners eager for more musical insights.
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Bach's Influence from Childhood
- Stephen Isserlis has always loved Bach's music.
- As a child, he would fall asleep to his father practicing Bach's Chaconne.
Beethoven in Lockdown
- Norman Lebrecht found solace in Beethoven during lockdown.
- He felt a connection to Beethoven's isolation due to deafness.
Beethoven's Forward Momentum
- Beethoven's music embodies emotion, intellect, and ambition.
- His compositions possess a sense of forward momentum, never looking back.
