Organs of J.S. Bach
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"Replete with organ specifications, high-quality photographs, and lists of bibliographic sources. Highly recommended."--Choice
"We now have an English translation of the most comprehensive study of the Bach organs. This is a vital resource that will enrich the lives of many, and it provides an enlightening and exciting venture into the Bach realm."--Jack Mitchener, Oberlin College»
The Organs of J. S. Bach is a comprehensive and fascinating guide to the organs encountered by Bach throughout Germany in his roles as organist, concert artist, examiner, teacher, and visitor. Newly revised and updated, the book's entries are listed alphabetically by geographical location, from Arnstadt to Zschortau, providing an easy-to-reference overview. Les mer
The volume includes maps, a timeline of organ-related events, transcriptions of Bach's organ reports, a guide to examining organs attributed to Saxony's most famous organ builder Gottfried Silbermann, and biographical information on organ builders. Publication of this volume is supported by the American Bach Society.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- University of Illinois Press
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 240
- ISBN
- 9780252036842
- Utgivelsesår
- 2012
- Format
- 22 x 17 cm
Anmeldelser
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"Replete with organ specifications, high-quality photographs, and lists of bibliographic sources. Highly recommended."--Choice
"We now have an English translation of the most comprehensive study of the Bach organs. This is a vital resource that will enrich the lives of many, and it provides an enlightening and exciting venture into the Bach realm."--Jack Mitchener, Oberlin College»
"Elegant and readily portable as 'a travel companion for the suitcase.'"--American Record Guide
"This English translation and expansion of Wolff and Zeph's earlier research will be welcomed by all, but especially by performers, organ lovers, and those whose ability to glean technical details from German is less than idea."--Fontes Artis Musicae