Johann Sebastian Bach's Christmas oratorio : music, theology, culture /

This book is the first thorough study of Bach's popular Christmas Oratorio in English. While giving a comprehensive overview of the oratorio, the book focuses in particular on the cultural and theological understanding of Christmas in Bach's time and the compositional process from the earl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Rathey, Markus (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Subjects:	Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750. > Weihnachts-Oratorium. Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750 > Weihnachts-Oratorium. Weihnachts-Oratorium (Bach, Johann Sebastian) MUSIC > Instruction & Study > Voice. MUSIC > Lyrics. MUSIC > Printed Music > Vocal. Electronic books.
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Summary:	This book is the first thorough study of Bach's popular Christmas Oratorio in English. While giving a comprehensive overview of the oratorio, the book focuses in particular on the cultural and theological understanding of Christmas in Bach's time and the compositional process from the earliest concepts to the completed piece.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 414 pages) : illustrations, music
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780190275266 019027526X 9780190275273 0190275278