The literary background to Bach's cantatas / James Day.
| Author/creator | Day, James, 1927- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : D. Dobson, [©1961] |
| Description | xi, 115 pages : illustrations, portraits, plates, music ; 21 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | The Student's music library Student's music library. ^A628844 |
| Contents | Some important features of German Baroque literature -- The church cantata -- The secular cantata -- Bach and his texts. |
| Abstract | The author, whose knowledge of German literature and life is extensive, has written an absorbing book which throws much new light on the character of the texts which Bach used for his sacred and secular cantatas. Further, he shows how literary conventions affected the composer and how they were transmuted into musical symbolism. The subject, while considered with academic exactness, is effectively brought to life and the result is a compelling close-up of intellectual habits and ideals in Bach's Germany. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 62002880 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.B13 D35X 1961 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |