Young Johann Sebastian Bach: The Early Life and Childhood of Johann Sebastian Bach for Kids - Couverture souple

Smith, James

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798231055197

Editeur : Scott La Counte, 2026

Synopsis

Before he became one of the most influential composers in history, Johann Sebastian Bach was simply a boy growing up in a small German town where music filled the air and discipline shaped daily life. This book follows Bach from his earliest days in a household crowded with instruments, voices, and expectations, into a world where sound was learned through repetition, tradition, and hard work. When tragedy strikes and both of his parents die, Bach's childhood is abruptly cut short. Forced to leave his home and rely on older relatives, he carries his grief into years of intense study and strict training. Music becomes more than a skill-it becomes a refuge, a responsibility, and a driving force that shapes every decision he makes. Readers walk alongside Bach as he endures demanding teachers, long hours of practice, and exhausting journeys on foot across Germany just to hear great musicians perform. These experiences reveal a young mind constantly observing, absorbing, and questioning how music works. Talent alone is not enough; progress comes through persistence, sacrifice, and an unrelenting hunger to learn. Written with vivid detail and historical atmosphere, this book brings Bach's early world to life-its churches, schools, and households, as well as the emotional weight of loss and ambition. It shows how Johann Sebastian Bach was formed long before fame found him, offering a powerful portrait of how one determined child grew into a composer whose music would endure for centuries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Scott La Counte
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798231055197
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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