Johann Sebastian Bach: The Culmination of An Era
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (959 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195005546 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In each section, Geiringer thoroughly examines many Bach compositions and evaluates them in relation to the rest of the composer's work, as well as in relation to the music of his contemporaries. In addition, an interesting aspect of research methods is revealed through an explanation of the techniques used in studying handwriting, paper, and watermarks in the original sources.. This basic, one-volume study of Johann Sebastian Bach combines a sensitive biographical sketch with a detailed analysis of each of his major types of composition, including vocal music, organ music, keyboard music, and instrumental music. More than seventy musical examples enable the reader to understand how Bach worked and to observe his music in various stages of completion
Craig Matteson said Fine biography of Bach's life and music. Karl Geiringer wrote compelling and informative biographies that are concise yet musically mature and insightful. This book is divided into two parts. The first third of the book (106 pages) is a narrative of Bach's life. Part II has a short essay on Bach's musical heritage that describes the musical resources and forms that were in force in Bach's time.Part III discusses the great composer's music by type rather than in chronological order. This help. "very good" according to Raymond Verina. This is a very good book about Bach's life. It describes his family life and what he had to do to succeed in music.
I especially appreciate the chapter on Baroque style and form."--Steven C. Krantz, St. "The best source for my rather unusual task, which is to teach a course on Bach for non-majors. Anselm College