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Johann Sebastian Bach: His Work And Influence On The Music Of Germany, 1685-1750; (Volume - II)

Johann Sebastian Bach: His Work And Influence On The Music Of Germany, 1685-1750; (Volume - II)

Spitta, Philipp

Paperback

MusiciansMusic CompositionGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354419399
ISBN13: 9789354419393
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 732
Weight: 2.33
Height: 1.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
To understand Johann Sebastian Bach is to enter the very heart of German Baroque music. Few studies illuminate that world with such depth as Philipp Spitta's monumental classical composer biography. Every page rewards close listening. Volume II pursues Bach from the maturity of his Weimar and Cothen years into the towering achievements of his Leipzig period, combining narrative life story with searching bach works analysis. Spitta traces the evolution of Bach's sacred and secular output within the broader baroque music history of 17th century Baroque Germany and the Bach and Handel era, revealing how german baroque church music and instrumental forms shaped a new language of faith and intellect. At once rigorous and readable, this landmark musicology reference book situates Bach at the centre of the history of German music, setting his oeuvre against the artistic, liturgical and intellectual currents of eighteenth century German music. Spitta's blend of archival scholarship, stylistic insight and contextual detail has long secured the work's reputation as a definitive Bach biography, a touchstone reference for classical musicians and an indispensable guide for music students, scholars and informed listeners. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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