The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hubbub.
— Johann Sebastian Bach Early Modern

Baroque composer

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Preface to the 'Orgelbüchlein' (Little Organ Book)

Date / Period

c. 1713-1717

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Controversial

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