Boyd M. - Bach

This third edition of Boyd's treatment of the canonical composer, Bach, is a must-read for those studying, researching, or simply interested in Baroque music. The biographical chapters and commentary on his works illustrate how the circumstances of his life impacted his compositions throughout his journeys from Arnstadt and Muhlhausen to Weimar, Cöthen, and Leipzig. Malcolm Boyd provides a full view of Bach and his music, along with his posthumous reputation and influence, and covers topics such as parody and arrangement, number symbolism, late works, and more. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include new research from Bach scholars, including the new information uncovered in the former USSR. Appendices with a chronology, personalia, bibliography, and complete catalogue of Bach's works are included.