BACH

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Pocket History, 2026

Bach is an engaging introduction to the life, music, and lasting influence of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music. From his birth in Eisenach in 1685 to his years as an organist, teacher, court musician, and church music director, this book follows the path of a man whose creativity transformed the sound of the Baroque era and shaped the future of music. Through clear and accessible language, readers discover the world that formed Bach: his musical family, his early losses, his deep religious environment, his professional struggles, and his tireless devotion to composition. The book also explores the brilliance behind some of his most admired creations, including the Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, Goldberg Variations, St. Matthew Passion, The Art of Fugue, and Mass in B Minor. More than a simple biography, Bach reveals how discipline, faith, intellect, and imagination came together in music of extraordinary power. It introduces the reader to essential ideas such as counterpoint, fugue, sacred composition, keyboard writing, and the emotional depth that continues to make Bach's music relevant centuries after his death. Ideal for students, classical music lovers, musicians, and curious readers, this book offers a compelling portrait of a composer whose influence still echoes in concert halls, churches, classrooms, recordings, and modern culture. Bach is a journey into the life of a musical genius whose voice remains timeless.

• Autore: Pocket History
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Pocket History
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798235879027