The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach
| Author | : Robert Lewis Marshall |
| Publisher | : New York : Schirmer Books |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105002647381 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach by : Robert Lewis Marshall
Download or read book The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach written by Robert Lewis Marshall and published by New York : Schirmer Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 16 essays collected here of two kinds: stylistic and historical inquiries, and studies of the original sources. The articles deal with the music and shed new light on the composer's life. Part 1 reconsiders Bach's historical position and assesses the cultural significance of his achievement; Parts 2, 3 and 4 draw upon the original sources to explore the compositional process, questions of authenticity and chronology, and controversial issues of performance practice.