I think I’ll miss you most of all

I recently posted the picture above on my facebook page with the caption “Bach is the center of it all.” A brief discussion ensued about who really is the greatest composer–Beethoven gets center billing on the Symphony Hall proscenium, but Bach recently came out on top in the NY Times. I am not good at choosing favorites, whether it be my favorite color, book, or food (or sister! haha!), but I think I may have a favorite composer.

I had a quick little insight during rehearsals for the B-minor Mass this week–it may or may not be a strong analogy, but I thought it was at least amusing.

Beethoven, with his magnificent bravado is the Cowardly Lion, while Brahms wins my heart as the Tin Man.

Bach of the great intellect is naturally cast as Scarecrow.

The week following a wonderfully successful concert is always just a little bittersweet. As we leave the B-minor and Bach behind us this week, and move on to Howells, Bernstein, Ives and more Vaughan Williams, I’m feeling a little like Dorothy.

Scarecrow, I think I’ll miss you most of all…

–posted by Bonnie

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