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This stimulating narrative traces Bach's life; discusses contemporary artistic and philosophical movements; assesses the work of his predecessors Schutz, Scheidt, Buxtehude, etc., analyzes Bach's own work; and passes on brilliant recommendations for performance — tempo, phrasing, accentuation, dynamics, etc.
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4 editions · 3 languages- Hardcover · English · 2000Macmillan Publishing Company · 9780026078108
- Hardcover · English · 1980Paganiniana Publications · 9780876666128
- Other · Japanese · 1966Dover · 9784862163141
- Other · German · 1930Breitkopf & Härtel · 844 pages · 9783765100345
BiographyComposersCriticism and interpretationMusic appreciationMusical analysis