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Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. Why didn't his contemporaries appreciate him? Do we know if the lack of widespread recognition/acclaim affected him? Did he regard himself as doing great work?

by /u/RusticBohemian in /r/AskHistorians

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