Johann Sebastian Bach - Couverture souple

Forkel, Johann Nikolaus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1512031615 ISBN 13 : 9781512031614

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

Johann Sebastian Bach (English Edition) by Johann Nikolaus Forkel is a foundational biography of one of history’s most revered composers, written with the immediacy of a near-contemporary voice and the insight of a devoted scholar. First published in 1802, Forkel’s account stands as the earliest substantial life of Bach, shaping how generations of musicians, historians, and listeners have come to understand the man behind the music.

Drawing on personal correspondence and information from Bach’s family and circle, Johann Nikolaus Forkel presents an intimate portrait that moves beyond legend to reveal Bach’s character, artistic discipline, and the world in which his work took form. The narrative explores Bach’s development as a composer, performer, and teacher, offering a vivid sense of his daily life, creative priorities, and the cultural environment of German musical life in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.

More than a simple chronicle of events, this classic biography considers the principles that guided Bach’s craft and the lasting impact of his achievements. Forkel’s writing conveys both admiration and careful attention, helping readers appreciate how Bach’s genius emerged through study, faith, tradition, and extraordinary musical imagination.

Whether you are discovering Bach for the first time or returning to him with a deeper curiosity, Johann Sebastian Bach offers an essential historical gateway into his life and legacy—an enduring work that remains a cornerstone of Bach scholarship and a compelling read for anyone drawn to the story of great music.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Johann Sebastian Bach" from Johann Nikolaus Forkel. German musician (1749-1818).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1512031615
• ISBN 13: 9781512031614
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 230
• Éditeur: The Perfect Library
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