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I like classical music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and I adore Bach above all.

I always find Bach to be an expression of a love of life. There's an enthusiasm that's absolutely contagious.

I see it as my job to try to keep Bach in the mainstream and present his music with, rather than without, its emotional core.

I like Bach. I like Randy Newman.

Bach almost persuades me to be a Christian.

I have to tell you that J.S. Bach was easily the greatest musical innovator in the history of the world. He was so advanced for his time. There's a spiritual depth to his music. You can listen to it and it's like meditation.

There is nothing like a Bach fugue to remove me from a discordant moment... only Bach hold up fresh and strong after repeated playing. I can always return to Bach when the other records weary me.

Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world.

Probably the most reliable comfort music for me over the years has been Bach.

Bach was a top harmonist geezer, which is why the jazz cats love him.