Cioran on Johann Sebastian Bach



"without Bach, God would be complete second rate figure"

"Bach's music is the only argument proving the creation of the Universe can not be regarded a complete failure"

"Dieu peut remercier Bach, parce que Bach est la preuve de l'existence de Dieu"

"S'il y a quelqu'un qui doit tout à Bach, c'est bien Dieu"


Das "Air" von Johann Sebastian Bach aus der 3. Suite für Orchester (D-Dur; BWV 1068), 2. Satz. Einfach zurücklehnen, ins Grüne schauen und genießen.

The "Air" by Johann Sebastian Bach from the 3rd orchestral suite (D minor; BWV 1068), 2nd movement. Just lean back, look into the green and enjoy.

Photo 2005 by Nebelwarner: Forest at the "Venner Moor" near the city of Senden (German state North Rhine-Westphalia).



Floraleda Sacchi (Harp) plays Prelude No. 1 in C Major BWV 846 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Images from Picnic at Hanging Rock by Peter Weir