The German composer dominates the classical charts and concert platforms, especially at this time of year. Here’s to his life-giving zombie music!

In the case of Bach the opposite is true: The works are the most critical surviving document, and they must be used to flesh-in the life. This has led to highly interpretative studies of Bach in the ...

My father said ... that there are young musical prodigies who can nail every note in the most technically difficult pieces, but what most lack is the ability to translate their human experience into ...