Beautiful Music NOW – April 23, 2022

In April 1723, Johann Sebastian Bach got the job as music director and cantor of St. Thomas church in Leipzig, Germany. He started the job on June 1 , and stayed in that job for the rest of his life. Today’s Beautiful Music is from Bach’s time there: the Inventions and Sinfonias. This is an historic recording featuring French pianist Marcelle Meyer, who lived from 1897-1958. Check out the link below to learn more about the talented musician whose circle of friends included the French group of musicians known as Les Six.

Forgotten Pianists: Marcelle Meyer

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