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Sara Levy

March 9, 2026

It's the time of year when questions about Bach and anti-semitism (rightfully) swirl and answers are in short supply. By way of adding to the chaos, meet Sara Levy - a Jewish harpsichordist who studied with one of Bach's sons, was great-aunt to Felix Mendelssohn, and was instrumental in ensuring the legacy of the Bach family.

In Early Music Monday Tags Bach, Mendelssohn, Levy, People, Jewish Early Music
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