CHAPTER VI

Home life at Leipsic--Personal details--Music in the family circle-- Bach’s intolerance of incompetence--He throws his wig at Görner--His preference for the clavichord--Bach as an examiner--His sons and pupils--His general knowledge of musical matters--Visit from Hurlebusch--His able management of money--His books and instruments-- The Dresden Opera--A new Rector, and further troubles--Bach complains to the Council 77