J.S. Bach's Musical offering : history, interpretation, and analysis / by Hans Theodore David.

Author/creator David, Hans T.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Dover, [1972, ©1945]
Descriptionx, 190 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects

Contents Origin of the musical offering -- The royal theme -- Forms. Canon ; Ricercar ; Sonata -- The work as a whole. Structure ; Scope ; Integration -- Instrumentation. Original indications ; Performance of single movements ; Complete performance -- Interpretation. General remarks ; Tempo ; Dynamics ; Phrasing ; Bowing ; Ornaments ; Canonic devices -- Sources and editions. Bach's holograph ; The edition of 1747. Typographical aspects ; The dedication copy ; Indications of the primary order ; Schubler's procedure ; Erroneous conclusions -- Canon solutions ; Thorough-bass realizations ; Reprints -- Analyses. Ricercar ; Sonata. Largo ; Allegro ; Andante ; Allegro -- Ricercar a 6 -- Appendix. Textual criticism. No. 1. Ricercar a 3 -- Nos. 2-6. Canones diversi super thema regium -- No. 7 Sonata. Largo ; Allegro ; Andante ; Allegro -- Nos. 8-12. Thematis regii elaborationes canonicae -- Ricercar a 6.
Abstract This book presents an authoritative criticism on the integrated work, origin, scheme, structure and scope, instrumentation, analysis of each movement.
General note"Supplements the score and parts of the Musical offering published by G. Schirmer."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 72165391
ISBN0486227685

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML410.B1 D25 1972 ✔ Available Place Hold