usually when this question is asked, its asked in such a way that is kind of tautological. in other words, it presupposes that the great things that bach develo

usually when this question is asked, its asked in such a way that is kind of tautological. in other words, it presupposes that the great things that bach developed and invented are the most important things, then says, "hey look, heres the guy who did these things the best!" i say this as someone who grew up worshipping bach. its not that he isnt every bit as good as everyone says he is. its just that he does not have a monopoly on "composition" or "music", and you would be well served to remember that!