During my piano days, Bach was a close second after Beethoven. Since Lucius has entered my life as the Muse, my musical taste has quite dramatically changed. Last year, during the writing of Travel, it was mostly tango fusion. Now, with the Hermione Big Bang, it is very strictly Mozart, Khachaturian (am I even spelling that right?), and thankfully, he always allows a fair share of Sibelius. LOL. Bach is an occasional indulgence, and I'm sure to listen to Hilary's version. I do love Bach exactly for what you said about purity of sound and lack of embellishment!

Ooooohhhhh, and she does a seriously decent interpretation of Shostakovich, too! I'm in awe of her! :D