Classical Composers - Biography, Bach, Johann Sebastian
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Overview
Volume 2 of 2-volume set. This stimulating narrative traces Bach's life; discusses contemporary artistic and philosophical movements; assesses the work of his predecessors Schutz, Scheidt, Buxtehude, etc., analyzes Bach's own work; and passes on brilliant recommendations for performance — tempo, phrasing, accentuation, dynamics, etc. Translated by Ernest Newman.Synopsis
Translated by Ernest Newman. Stimulating narrativerequired reading for students and music loverstraces Bachs life; discusses contemporary artistic, philosophical movements; assesses the work of his predecessors Schutz, Scheidt, Buxtehude, etc., analyzes Bachs own work; and passes on brilliant recommendations for performancetempo, phrasing, accentuation, dynamics, etc.
Book Details
Published
June 1, 1967
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
486
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486216324