Previous March 14th posts may be found here: Georg Philipp Telemann (2019),, Shirley Scott; Johann Strauss Sr (2020), and Quincy Jones (2021)
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Johann Gottlieb Goldberg (baptized 14 March 1727 – 13 April 1756) was a German virtuoso harpsichordist, organist, and composer.
Lullaby
The most famous part of Goldberg's life is the portion which involved the composition of a set of variations by Bach to help the insomniac Count Keyserling pass sleepless nights. The accuracy of the story recounted by Forkel has often been questioned. - adapted from Wikipedia
Johann Gottlieb Goldberg’s name
Has a single claim to fame –
He eased Count Keyserling’s frustrations
By playing keyboard variations.
The story is piquant and curious,
And yet, alas, it’s likely spurious.
Envoi
Grab some fame if you can get it,
But if you lose it, don’t regret it.
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Luther Henderson (14 March 1919 – 29 July 2003) was an American
arranger, composer, orchestrator, and pianist best known for his
contributions to Broadway musicals.
The ever-present danger
For a musical arranger
Is having a routine
Of work behind the scene.
A composer or an actor
Might be the benefactor
Of curtain call ovations,
And the jubilant sensations
Of public recognition.
And meanwhile, the musician
Who scored, arranged and led it
Gets barely any credit.
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