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Mike's Journey To BACH & friends
A Director's Journal

"B R I L L I A N T !"
Richard Saul Wurman, creator of TED & EG

“Fascinating. Extraordinary performances. Truly uplifting.”
Huffington Post

"A gorgeous two-hour documentary"
Arts Journal

"Loving camerawork and visual editing"
Washington Post

"Gorgeous, intimate, breathe-taking"
Minnesota Public Radio

"Beauty is everywhere in Bach and Friends."
The Jordan Times

"The music weaves in and out of the interviews effortlessly"
The Saratogian

"Jaw-dropping - a pure joy"
Classical Voice of North Carolina

"An entertaining mix of ideas and emotions, along with music-making of a high caliber."
Baltimore Sun

"Four Stars! some of the finest performers working in the world today."
Toronto Star

"There have been other filmed documentaries on Bach, but this is the best I’ve ever seen."
Audiophile Audition

"Inspiring and enriching."
Leonard Maltin

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed viewing your film. It really "blew me away."
Dave Brubeck

"What a wonderful job you’ve done! I’ve been honored to be a part of it. Again, let me send my thanks and my congratulations,"
Ward Swingle

"My admiration for Bach is endless. You're doing a fine job presenting Bach's music with a wide variety of world class performers."
Steve Reich

"Thanks for the delightful Bach!"
Frank Rich

"I viewed the movie night before last and LOVED it. It's such an elegant interweaving of brilliant musical performances and passionate people."
Teller (Penn & Teller)

"A transformative experience"
Garrett Brown

"As beautiful as it is smart"
Eric Siblin

"I was overcome with emotion"
Renate zum Tobel

"An ingenious concept and beautifully executed!"
Rick Boyer

Hello Michael,
I did not like the movie,
I loved it – absolutely wonderful.
Best regards from,
Jean-Claude Elias

Hello Mike,
It brought the most abundant tears to my eyes in a very long time. I owe you a lot for this masterpiece!
Thank you very much indeed!
Antonio Braga

Mike,
Many thanks for this life affirming DVD.
Best, Tony Martin

"An outstanding new documentary by Michael Lawrence."
Music In Motion

"A treasure! Every human being should see it."
Janika Vandervelde

"Brought tears to my eyes."
Anthony Cowan, M.Div., L.M.T.

"it is beyond words beautiful. I love it."
Jeff McIntyre

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BACH & friends

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