Johann Sebastian Bach - Hardcover

Geck, Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0151006482 ISBN 13: 9780151006489

Publisher: Harcourt Publishers,U.S., 2006

Synopsis

This major study of the composer's life and work follows the course of Bach's career in rich detail - from his humble beginnings as an organ tuner and self-taught musician, to his role as Kapellmeister and cantor of St. Thomas' Church in Leipzig. It explores Bach's relations with the German aristocracy, the Church and contemporary theological debates, his perfectionism, and his role as the devoted head of a large family. The author also carefully analyses Bach's innovations in harmony and counterpoint, placing them in the context of European musical and social history.

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Review:

PRAISE FROM GERMANY FOR JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH "It's often said that you can't learn to love music by reading books. This book is the exception."--Die Welt "Fascinating from beginning to end."--Berliner Zeitung

About the Author:

Martin Geck is the author of numerous works on classical music, including a survey of its history from Beethoven to Mahler. He is Professor of Musicology at the University of Dortmund, Germany.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Publishers,U.S.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0151006482
• ISBN 13: 9780151006489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 736