Published Nov 13, 2014
Bernard Chazelle — Discovering the Cosmology of Bach
Krista Tippett hosts Bernard Chazelle as he uncovers the cosmology of Johann Sebastian Bach, exploring the emotional depth, disciplined artistry, and mathematical harmony inherent in Bach's compositions, and revealing Bach as a discoverer of musical laws akin to a scientist in his pursuit of truth and freedom within structure.
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