I have had to write a good deal of music for the church, but I have not always been able to use the best texts.
Baroque composer
Attributed, expressing his practical challenges in composing for the church, where he was often given inferior poetic texts to set to music.
1700s-1750s
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"Since the best man could not be obtained, mediocre ones would have to be accepted."
Controversial"It is a disgrace to the city of Leipzig that the musicians are so poorly paid."
Controversial"It is true that I have taken a wife from the nobility, but she is a good housewife."
Controversial"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."
Controversial"It is necessary to practice diligently, and then one will become a good musician."
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