Virtuoso Voices™ - Bach Mix "Bach Beyond Music" 0:59 March 2009 CD [Use this 59 second "Mix" for Bach's Birthday (March 21) or on any day as a drop in, imaging spot or promo.] SUGGESTED HOST INTRO: This Mix can be used without an Intro or by saying, The word "spirituality" gets used quite a bit these days. Some say there's a spiritual connection in the music by Bach. MIX RUNDOWN AND TRANSCRIPT Spot begins with music Murray Perahia: "At the very basis, a lot of it is a prayer and imaging something bigger than one is." Julia Fischer: "It's like cleaning my soul to put it that way. It's like other people pray everyday – that's how I play Bach everyday, because it gives me balance for my mind, for my soul, for my heart, and that's why he's probably the most important composer in my life." Steven Isserlis: "Whether it's got a religious subtext or not, it is sacred music because it's so incredibly great." Music. "I'm cellist Steven Isserlis; I'm violinist Julia Fischer; I'm pianist Murray Perahia." (Music fades at 0:44) SUGGESTED HOST OUTRO A little Bach tribute (on his birthday) on (insert station name). For more information, visit our website at www.virtuosovoices.org.