Explore the depths of Johann Sebastian Bach's musical genius with 'Bach's Musical Universe,' an essential companion to Christoph Wolff's acclaimed biography, 'The Learned Musician.' This comprehensive volume provides a focused discussion on a carefully curated selection of Bach's monumental works, including pieces from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Brandenburg Concertos, St. Matthew Passion, and more. Gain insights into Bach's creative process and how he intricately wove together various instrumental and vocal genres, making this book a must-have for classical music enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike. With 432 pages of rich content, readers will discover how Wolff traces Bach's evolution as a composer, revealing the ideals and legacy of this iconic figure in a captivating new light. Whether you're an amateur musician or an experienced virtuoso, you'll find valuable perspectives that enrich your understanding of Bach's artistic journey. Embrace the beauty of Bach's world and let this remarkable book enhance your musical appreciation.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393050714
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 432


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In this companion volume to his Pulitzer Prize”finalist biography, Johann Sebastian Bach: The Learned Musician, leading Bach scholar Christoph Wolff contextualizes his famous subject by delving deeply into the composer's rich collection of music. Emerging from this complex and massive oeuvre, Bach's Musical Universe is a focused discussion of a meaningful selection of compositions” from the famous Well-Tempered Clavier, violin and cello solos, and Brandenburg Concertos to the St. Matthew Passion, Art of Fugue, and B- Minor Mass.


Unlike any study undertaken before, this book details Bach's creative process across the various instrumental and vocal genres, and centers on what the composer himself judiciously presented in carefully designed benchmark collections and individual works” all consequential to Bach's musical art. Tracing Bach's evolution as a composer, Wolff compellingly illuminates the ideals and legacy of this giant of classical music in a new, refreshing light for everyone, from the amateur to the virtuoso.