is not really important. Both J and P are non-professional music lovers, with a special soft spot for Bach. P thinks that the Chaconne for solo violin (BWV 1004, also performed on lute, guitar and other instruments) is the pinnacle of modern civilized music, and he is a very decent guitar player. J is also an amateur musician, and thinks that the Passacaglia and Fugue for keyboard (BWV 582, also check out the Stokowski transcription for full orchestra) is perhaps the most beautiful piece of music ever composed. He plays a fairly decent piano.
For your reference;
Hopkinson Smith playing the Chaconne on lute. Unfortunately it is in two clips, be sure to hear them both.
1st part.
2nd part.
Karl Richter playing the Passacaglia.
and the following fugue.
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