The Cantatas of J. S. Bach: With Their Liberettos in German-english Parallel Text

Durr, Alfred/ Jones, Richard D. P. (Translator)

ISBN 10: 0199297762 / ISBN 13: 9780199297764

Published by Oxford Univ Pr, 2006

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new edition edition. 984 pages. 9.00x6.25x2.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cantatas of J. S. Bach: With Their Liberettos in German-english Parallel Text
• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199297762
• ISBN 13: 9780199297764
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 1.45 kilograms

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Synopsis

A work-by-work commentary on the Bach cantatas by one of the world's most famous Bach scholars, now available in English and in paperback for the first time. It includes all the cantata libretti in German-English parallel text. An indispensable reference book for anyone listening to, performing, or studying any of the Bach cantatas.

About the Author

Alfred Dürr is one of the principal editors of the Neue Bach Ausgabe in which he edited "Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier." He holds honorary doctorates of music at Baldwin-Wallace College, Ohio and at Oxford University.

Richard Jones is a Bach scholar who has been a music editor, writer, and teacher since 1980. He studied at the University of Oxford and has taught at the universities of Cardiff and Sheffield. In 1997 he became the editor of the piano grade exam pieces for the Associated Board.