About Bach
Contributors: Gregory S Butler (Editor); George Stauffer (Editor); Mary Dalton Greer (Editor)
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: June 19, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780252033445
Subjects: Genres & Styles - Classical; History & Criticism - General; Individual Composer & Musician; Music / History & Criticism; Music; Music/Songbooks; 1685-1750; 18th century; Bach, Johann Sebastian,; Criticism and interpretation; History and criticism
Description: "In About Bach, fifteen scholars show that Bach's importance extends from choral to orchestral music, from sacred music to musical parodies, and also to his scribes and students, his predecessors and successors. Further, the contributors demonstrate a diversity of musicological approaches, ranging from close studies of Bach's choices of musical form and libretto to wider analyses of the historical and cultural backgrounds that impinged upon his creations and their lasting influence."--Jacket.