Johann Sebastian Bach : life and work /
Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most compelling figures in classical music. This study of the composer's life and work follows the course of Bach's career in rich detail - from his humble beginnings as an organ tuner and self-taught musician, to his role as Kapallmeister and cantor of...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Orlando :
Harcourt,
[2006]
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| Edition: | 1st U.S. ed. |
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| Online Access: | Table of contents only Contributor biographical information Publisher description Sample text |
| Summary: | Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most compelling figures in classical music. This study of the composer's life and work follows the course of Bach's career in rich detail - from his humble beginnings as an organ tuner and self-taught musician, to his role as Kapallmeister and cantor of St. Thomas's Church in Leipzig. |
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| Physical Description: | 738 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 697-719) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0151006482 9780151006489 |