Bach's wife wrote some of his works?

[Conservationist]

It's an interesting concept. In the "olden days" women were often not given credit or opportunities. Think of Nannerle Mozart, Clara Schumman and Fanny Mendelssohn - http://cnx.org/content/m13247/latest/ . All may have "made the big time" had they been born men and not been subject to the social conventions of the day. Perhaps Mrs Bach did compose and passed it off as her husband's work so it would be played and have some credibility.

Here endeth the feminist (actually I'm a people-ist) sermon.

I think this is a really simplistic view of history, which was actually more complex.

[Contratrombone64]

I think this is a really simplistic view of history, which was actually more complex.

Indeed, please elaborate, I'd love to know how you came to that conclusion.

[Corno Dolce]

Aloha Conservationist,

I echo my esteemed colleague CT64's sentiment - Please do elaborate on how you reached your position on this issue.

Cheers,

CD

[Tûrwethiel]

Yes, not recognising women as full participants in society is a fairly simplistic thing. Used to happen all the time and still does in some places so it must be easy to do.

[musicalis]

I do not think that with so many children Bach's wife had time to write music. with only 3 daughters, my own wife doesn't help me for making a photocopy .

[rojo]

^^ musicalis.

Maybe they had hired help for the children (nanny) and around the house, and that allowed her to write. Eh?

Btw, you're welcome CT and marval.