The Cantatas of J. S. Bach : With their librettos in German-English parallel text
by
Alfred Durr
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0199297762
ISBN-13
9780199297764
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Imprint
Oxford University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 6th, 2006
Print length
984 Pages
Weight
1,452 grams
Dimensions
23.30 x 15.70 x 5.50 cms
Product Classification:
Classical styleTheory of music & musicologyTheory of music and musicologyClassical music (c 1750 to c 1830)Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groupsArt music, orchestral and formal musicComposers and songwritersMusical scores, lyrics & librettiMusical scores, lyrics and libretti
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A work-by-work commentary on the Bach cantatas by the world's most famous Bach scholar, now available in English and in paperback for the first time. It includes all the cantata librettos in German-English parallel text. An indispensable reference book for anyone listening to, performing in, or studying any of the Bach cantatas.
This is the only English translation of this important book by the world''s most distinguished Bach scholar. This work is widely regarded as the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the Bach cantatas. It begins with a historical survey of the seventeenth-century background to the cantatas, and performance practice issues. The core of the book is a work-by-work study in which each cantata in turn is represented by its libretto, a synopsis of its movements, and a detailed analytical commentary. This format makes it extremely useful as a reference work for anyone listening to, performing in, or studying any of the Bach cantatas.All the cantata librettos are given in German-English parallel text. For the English edition the text has been carefully revised to bring it up to date, taking account of recent Bach scholarship.
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