| Series |
Illustrated lives of the great composers
Illustrated lives of the great composers. ^A457302
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| Contents |
Beginnings: Eisenach 1685-95 -- A musical education: Ohrdruf 1965-1702 -- First appointment: Arnstadt 1703-7 -- A clash of feeling: Muhlhausen 1707-8 -- A court appointment: Weimar 1708-17 -- Sadness and joy: Cothen 1717-23 -- The call to Leipzig: 1723-6 -- Troubles in Leipzig: 1727-30 -- The years of maturity: Leipzig 1730-4 -- New trials: Leipzig 1734-40 -- The last years: Leipzig 1740-50. |
| Abstract |
This book covers Bach's earliest musical efforts in Eisenach, his cultural inheritance, his series of posts as organist or musician, and his stormy career in Leipzig. It also traces the significant stages of development in his family and his music. The origins of all the composer's major works are discussed and put into the context of the contemporary world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 128) and index. |
| ISBN | 0711902623 (pbk.) : |
