When you think "Bach" and "Organ", you typically think Toccata and Fugue (well, I do, anyway). That's a shame, since Bach was organist to the Duke in Weimar. Indeed, his reputation was originally established as one of the greatest organists in Europe. Now we just say "Ah, Bach!"*.
* Extra credit to readers who recognize that reference.
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Well, I cheated on the Ah Bach reference, so I won't submit for the extra credit. I have only seen a few episodes of MASH.
The organ is the instrument for church music, though. I have been to services with guitars and drums, and it just isn't the same. The organ at the Cathedral in Chartres will give you religion and goosebumps.
Any special association with today's class? I don't think it is Bach's birthday, just wondering.
Libertyman, I love god organ music at church. Like you said.
And there's no real connection to events today in history. I sort of came up blank and so had an "Ah, Bach" moment.
I think the "Ah, Bach." reference had something to do with advice that a certain Captain gave to a certain Corporal to help him impress a young lady.
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