Bach: A Biography

Bach: A Biography is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Written by Charles Sanford Terry, a renowned musicologist and Bach scholar, this book offers a fascinating insight into the personal and professional life of one of the most important figures in Western classical music.The book covers Bach's early years, his education, his musical influences, and his rise to prominence as a composer and performer. It explores his relationships with his family, his patrons, and his fellow musicians, as well as his struggles with illness, financial difficulties, and personal tragedy.Terry's biography also delves into Bach's music, analyzing his compositions and their significance in the context of his life and times. He examines Bach's use of harmony, counterpoint, and form, and discusses the cultural and historical influences that shaped his musical style.Overall, Bach: A Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the greatest composers of all time. Terry's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book an accessible and informative resource for music lovers, scholars, and general readers alike.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.