Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by Australia’s own Marko Sever, virtuoso organist to talk about J.S. Bach’s remarkable journey on foot of over 400kms to hear his idol Buxtehude

Talking Bach

Aug 11 2024 | 00:33:32

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Show Notes

Artistic Director Madeleine Easton is joined by Australia’s own Marko Sever, virtuoso organist to talk about J.S. Bach’s remarkable journey on foot of over 400kms to hear his idol Buxtehude. They discuss what kind of a person it takes to attempt such a huge feat of endurance completely on your own, his unquenchable thirst for knowledge, what he gained from the experience, and the enduring legacy for all music as a result.

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