num_pages: 400
description: This basic one-volume study of Johann Sebastian Bach combines a sensitive biographical sketch with a detailed analysis of each of his major types of composition including vocal music organ music keyboard music and instrumental music. In each section Geiringer thoroughly examines many Bach compositions and evaluates them in relation to the rest of the composer's work as well as in relation to the music of his contemporaries. More than seventy musical examples enable the reader to understand how Bach worked and to observe his music in various stages of completion. In addition an interesting aspect of research methods is revealed through an explanation of the techniques used in studying handwriting paper and watermarks in the original sources.
language: English
title: Johann Sebastian Bach: The Culmination of An Era
publisher: Oxford University Press