| Bach: The Goldberg Variations Contributor(s): Williams, Peter F. (Author), Rushton, Julian (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521001935 ISBN-13: 9780521001939 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $37.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: Bach's spectacular Goldberg Variations represent a high point in the repertory of keyboard music, particularly for the harpsichord. This book takes a detailed look at how these variations originated, especially in relation to all Bach's ClavierUbung volumes and late keyboard works, what their exceptionally intricate plan is, what kind of impact they have had, and how their mysterious beauty has been created. This guide to what was at the time the largest and most carefully conceived single work of keyboard music will appeal to students, performers and listeners. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Classical - Music | Musical Instruments - General |
| Dewey: 786.418 |
| LCCN: 2001025616 |
| Lexile Measure: 1580 |
| Series: Cambridge Music Handbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.27" H x 5.54" W x 8.44" (0.33 lbs) 120 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bach's spectacular Goldberg Variations represent a high point in the repertory of keyboard music, particularly for the harpsichord. This book takes a detailed look at how these variations originated, especially in relation to all Bach's Clavier bung volumes and late keyboard works, what their exceptionally intricate plan is, what kind of impact they have had, and how their mysterious beauty has been created. This guide to what was at the time the largest and most carefully conceived single work of keyboard music will appeal to students, performers and listeners. |