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J. S. Bach

J. S. Bach

Albert Schweitzer · 1905 · 791 pages

BiographyComposersCriticism and interpretationMusic appreciationMusical analysis

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This stimulating narrative traces Bach's life; discusses contemporary artistic and philosophical movements; assesses the work of his predecessors Schutz, Scheidt, Buxtehude, etc., analyzes Bach's own work; and passes on brilliant recommendations for performance — tempo, phrasing, accentuation, dynamics, etc.

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