Bach & God /

This work explores the religious character of the vocal and instrumental music of Johann Sebastian Bach, offering many and various interpretive insights that were gained from careful scrutiny of his librettos in light of the Luther Bible and other writings of Martin Luther. Yet the text also shows h...

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Main Author:	Marissen, Michael (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Subjects:	Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750. > Cantatas. Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750. > Passions. Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750. > Musikalisches Opfer. Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750 > Criticism and interpretation. Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750 > Religion. Bach, Johann Sebastian, > 1685-1750 Cantatas (Bach, Johann Sebastian) Musikalisches Opfer (Bach, Johann Sebastian) Passions (Bach, Johann Sebastian) Church music > Lutheran Church > 18th century. Musique d'église > Église luthérienne > 18e siècle. MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Classical. MUSIC > Reference. Church music > Lutheran Church Religion 1700-1799 Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:	This work explores the religious character of the vocal and instrumental music of Johann Sebastian Bach, offering many and various interpretive insights that were gained from careful scrutiny of his librettos in light of the Luther Bible and other writings of Martin Luther. Yet the text also shows how Bach's music can make contributions to a work's plausible meanings that go beyond setting texts in an aesthetically satisfying manner.
Physical Description:	1 online resource
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780190606961 0190606967 9780190606985 0190606983 0190606959 9780190606954