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George Ruckert

What German composer Bach has in common with the Indian dhrupad genre

The styles of Bach and the great dhrupadiya Sadarang reached a culmination in the 18th century and then declined. Yet both are very much alive today.

George Ruckert
· Jun 18, 2017 · 11:30 am
Remembering Acharya Bach, the ‘last Asian composer’ of Western classical music

In many ways, the 18th century German composer shared techniques with Hindustani and Carnatic traditions.

George Ruckert
· Jun 17, 2017 · 11:30 am