Bach's Operas of the Soul: A Listener's Guide to the Sacred Cantatas

by Mark Ringer

Book Overview

Bach's Operas of the Soul is the first introduction to Bach's sacred cantatas for the general music lover.

In clear and accessible language, Mark Ringer examines this vast output of masterpieces as the great musical dramatic creations that they. Bach's sacred cantatas represent an almost superhuman artistic and spiritual achievement, arguably the richest investment by a great composer within a single genre. But outside...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538135566
• ISBN13: 9781538135563
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Amadeus
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"