me versus bach

so today i met with the guy who hired me to read through scores and tell him what's happening. it went quite well, i thought. he knows nothing about music so he thought i was amazing with all the information i was giving him. he mailed me a copy of bach's six partitas for harpsichord and a copy of the recordings (on harpsichord and piano).

the nicest part about working with him is that he is so excited about the music. i never get that excited about music but it was nice to work someone who has so much enthusiasim. this guy loves bach. i listen to bach and then i can't take it anymore. i think bach is so heavy-footed. he is such a german.

it is interesting to talk to someone who has no musical training. for them, you are opening up so many doors into the way the music works. i take that ability for granted.