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Bach's Art of Fugue and Musical Offering
Bach's Art of Fugue and Musical Offering
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The initial volume in a series of American Bach Society Guides, Bach's Art of Fugue and Musical Offering, is a comprehensive study of two closely related masterworks of the late Baroque fugal style. It summarizes a considerable body of knowledge about these famously cerebral collections in an engaging and accessible style, with commentary on individual movements and groups of pieces and on the historical reception of this music.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
The initial volume in a series of American Bach Society Guides, Bach's Art of Fugue and Musical Offering, is a comprehensive study of two closely related masterworks of the late Baroque fugue style. This compact guide, intended for practitioners, music scholars, and a general readership, summarizes a considerable body of knowledge about these famously cerebral collections in an engaging and accessible style.
Bach specialist and keyboard player Matthew Dirst explains the idiosyncratic musical language of the Art of Fugue and Musical Offering while reviewing how both projects took shape during Bach's final decade. They reflect Bach's lifelong fascination with learned counterpoint, as demonstrated in elaborate series of fugues and canons in both and in an unusually intricate trio sonata in the latter. Dirst provides commentary on individual movements and groups of pieces and on the historical reception of this music, including its impact on other disciplines.
Recurring themes include Bach's diligent exploration of contrapuntal types and techniques, his embrace of musical games, and his creative assimilation of diverse musical styles.
This comprehensive guide offers a valuable entry point for those seeking to delve deeper into the world of Bach's fugues and sonatas, providing insights into both the musical and historical aspects of these masterpieces. Whether you are a musician, scholar, or simply a music lover, this guide will enrich your understanding and appreciation of Bach's unparalleled artistry.
Weight: 216g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197536643
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