Publisher's Synopsis
""Bach: A Biography"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most influential composers in the history of Western music. Written by Charles Sanford Terry, a renowned musicologist and Bach scholar, the book traces Bach's life from his birth in 1685 to his death in 1750, exploring his family background, education, career, and artistic achievements. The book delves into Bach's musical style, analyzing his compositions and exploring the various genres and forms he worked in, including cantatas, oratorios, keyboard music, and chamber music. It also examines Bach's influence on later composers and his legacy in the development of music theory and practice. Terry draws on a wealth of primary sources, including Bach's own letters and manuscripts, as well as contemporary accounts and historical records. He also provides detailed analyses of many of Bach's most famous works, offering insights into their structure, symbolism, and musical innovations. Overall, ""Bach: A Biography"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and music of this iconic composer. Terry's writing is engaging and accessible, and his expertise and passion for the subject shine through on every page.1928. This work is a record of Johann Sebastian Bach's career, not a critical appreciation of his music. His personality has been so buried under the towering pyramid of his manuscript that, for most of us, he is but faintly visible on a background of the Bachgesellschaft folios. Contents: family; school; apprenticeship; young organist; Weimar; Cothen; Das jetzt florirende Leipzig; director musices; battle of the prefects; last years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
