The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul. If heed is not paid to this, it is not true music but a diabolical bawling and bellowing.
— Johann Sebastian Bach Early Modern

Baroque composer

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From his 'Short but Most Necessary Draft for a Well-Appointed Church Music' or similar writings.

Date / Period

1730

Category

Humorous

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https://www.bachvereniging.nl/en/all-of-bach/quotes/

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