The Cantatas of J. S. Bach: With Their Librettos in German-English Parallel Text

Alfred Durr, revised and translated by Richard D. P. Jones

ISBN 10: 0199297762 / ISBN 13: 9780199297764

Published by Oxford University Press, 2006

About this Item

COVER (plain hardcover binding, paper label on spine with typed title)- medium stains; moderate wear including minor tears on corners. PAGES- extensive tearing in seams between front cover/first blank page and back cover/last blank page, no other tears; outside edge has medium stains, interior has slight stains; medium bends; no writing. No library markings.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cantatas of J. S. Bach: With Their Librettos in German-English Parallel Text
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0199297762
• ISBN 13: 9780199297764
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Book Type: Book

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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.