J.S. Bach's Musical offering : history, interpretation, and analysis / by Hans Theodore David.
| Author/creator | David, Hans T. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Dover, [1972, ©1945] |
| Description | x, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 72165391 |
| ISBN | 0486227685 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.B1 D25 1972 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |