The Asia Pacific Times has a wonderful report on the popularity of Bach in Japan.
Ms. Shikata, a Japanese woman we know well travels to Germany frequently, sings with a semi-professional choir that only sings Bach pieces, and, well, is just nuts about the guy.
Click on the following title to read the article: Where Bach was jailed, Asians Pay Homage
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VERY interesting article. It's just like God to have one small event from 400 years ago bring people to Him today.
While I doubt that the fugue is any more sacred or holy than punk rock, I will praise God that it is having such an effect on Japanese people.
Hey there Paul,
I'd love to hear more about your work in Japan with worship & the arts.
Please email me at daniel dot jagt at gmail dot com.
Thanks!
Dan
Hi Daniel, will get in touch soon!
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