In Bach’s own hand.

The first manuscript in Bach’s own hand to enter the public market in 16 years, was sold in London last week, one hundred and eigty three years after it was written:

The first manuscript in Bach’s own hand to enter the public market in 16 years, was sold in London last week, one hundred and eigty three years after it was written:
She’s a prodigiously gifted singer and actress, recognised for her roles from the high classics, through the great romantics, to music theatre. She owns the stage, be it in opera, on Sydney harbour, in musicals or cabaret. When I spoke to mezzo-soprano Jacqueline Dark in Sydney, she was enjoying some much needed down-time after a…
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In a shameless piece of self-promotion, SoundsLikeSydney is thrilled to be quoted by Deutsche Grammophon on its website, reviewing mandolin player Avi Avital’s recording of Bach’s Concertos and Sonatas. Gramophone Magazine and BBC Music Magazine are also quoted – not bad company to be in! Click here to read the whole review. Avi Avital performed…