[SaveTheChief]

Haven't listened to the Goldberg yet, but let me assure you that I know the genius of Bach firsthand. I have a degree in music education and my primary instrument is the violin. I've played some of his Sonatas and Partitas for Unaccompanied Violin. I can't believe I didn't think of them when I wrote my first post to you.

Words cannot describe how remarkable these pieces are, and suddenly I am in the mood to listen to them! Quite frankly, I cannot think of any works for solo violin that even approach the perfection of the Bach in terms of musical expression.

But I think I would rather listen to a concerto by Handel or Vivaldi than a Brandenburg Concerto or a Bach Cantata.

I do not listen to the Beethoven symphonies often, and perhaps that is why I still regard them as great works, especially the Third, Seventh, and Ninth. But like you, I believe his chamber music is superior.

I am certain my musical tastes will continue to evolve, so who knows what the future will bring. A few years ago I could never imagine myself liking bluegrass, but here I am.

[Pharmboy]

Ha! So you've even played the Bach solo violin pieces...bravo...how lucky you are. I can only listen.

And I do like Handel...very accomplished. A real pro. Lately I have been listening to Papa Haydn's Creation. Never cared for his orcestral stuff, but the man could write for the chorus.

[Borges]

The 5th is good too :-)