Bach

Bach: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most celebrated composers in Western music history. The book is written by Charles Sanford Terry, a renowned musicologist and Bach scholar, and is considered one of the most authoritative and insightful biographies of Bach.The book covers Bach's life from his birth in 1685 in Eisenach, Germany, to his death in 1750 in Leipzig. It describes his early years as a musician, his education, his early career as a church organist, and his appointment as court musician in Weimar. It also explores his later years as a composer and his work as a cantor at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig.Throughout the book, Terry provides detailed analyses of Bach's music, including his cantatas, oratorios, and instrumental works. He also examines the cultural and historical context in which Bach lived and worked, including the religious and political climate of 18th-century Germany.Bach: A Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach, and for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and musical landscape of 18th-century Germany. It is a scholarly and engaging work that offers a wealth of information and insights into the life and work of one of the greatest composers of all time.1928. This work is a record of Johann Sebastian Bach's career, not a critical appreciation of his music. His personality has been so buried under the towering pyramid of his manuscript that, for most of us, he is but faintly visible on a background of the Bachgesellschaft folios. Contents: family; school; apprenticeship; young organist; Weimar; Cothen; Das jetzt florirende Leipzig; director musices; battle of the prefects; last years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.