J. S. Bach and the German Motet

Autori

• Daniel R. Melamed

Parametri

Pagine

248pagine

Tempo di lettura

9ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Musica
• Musica e canto

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Focusing on J. S. Bach's motets, the book explores their sophistication within the German motet tradition, revealing their adherence to contemporary conventions. Daniel Melamed provides fresh insights into Bach's contributions, including a defense of his authorship of an early motet previously deemed inauthentic. The work re-evaluates the chronology of the motets, highlighting Bach's continuous engagement with the genre throughout his career. Additionally, it discusses how Bach's later study of seventeenth-century motets influenced his exploration of familial and musical heritage.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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