Johann Sebastian Bach: Life and Work
Martin Geck
ISBN 10: 0151006482 ISBN 13: 9780151006489
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2006
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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.
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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Johann Sebastian Bach: Life and Work
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket