Johann Sebastian Bach: The Culmination of An Era - Hardcover

Geiringer, Karl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0195005546 ISBN 13: 9780195005547

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1966

Synopsis

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. 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. More than seventy musical examples enable the reader to understand how Bach worked and to observe his music in various stages of completion. 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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This is a basic, one-volume study of Johann Sebastian Bach, the first important work on the great composer in nearly a generation. The many discoveries about Bach's life and music that have occurred in the postwar years have created the need for a new interpretive study incorporating this research. Professor Geiringer has filled this need. His book is the only volume which incorporates the vast amount of new material uncovered since 1950, the bicentennial of Bach's death.

Review:

"The best source for my rather unusual task, which is to teach a course on Bach for non-majors. I especially appreciate the chapter on Baroque style and form."--Steven C. Krantz, St. Anselm College

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1966
• ISBN 10: 0195005546
• ISBN 13: 9780195005547
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400