FORT LAUDERDALE -- One of the great ironies of the reception that has been given to the work of Frederic Chopin is that it often is founded on the belief that here was a composer who was content to sing out pretty melodies and leave the density of counterpoint to other people. But Chopin's great idol was J.S. Bach (he also idolized Mozart and admired Bellini), and there are … [Read more...]