Organbook (Orgelbuchlein)


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Expertly arranged Organ music by Johann Sebastian Bach from the Kalmus Edition series. These pieces are from the Baroque era and were arranged for Christmas, Easter and Passion.




Bach, the Orgelbüchlein


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Stinson begins by discussing Bach's reasons for compiling the Orgelbuchlein set and his original plans to create a comprehensive hymnal consisting of 164 chorales. The second chapter examines Bach's compositional process in this work - an issue largely untouched by previous commentary - and leads into a consideration of the music in its historical context, with attention to each of the three main types of chorale found in the collection: the melody chorale, the ornamental chorale, and the chorale canon.




The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music


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"The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music is the most authoritative and up-to-date dictionary of music available in paperback. Coverage includes musical terms from allegro to zingaro, and musical works from Aida to Zauberflote, as well as composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras. It provides a mine of information for all lovers of music." "The book includes musical instruments and their history; and covers living composers and performers, with over 150 added for this edition."--BOOK JACKET.




Anton Heiller


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'Anton Heiller: organist, composer, conductor' provides an assessment of Heiller's works and teaching, while also examining his complex personality, one torn between strong religious devotion and the world of artistry. The narrative also offers a unique view of the organ world in the decades after World War II, featuring the important organs, builders, and organists across North America and Europe."--The rear cover.




Bach


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Updated and refreshed with new biographical information and understanding of Bach's contemporary context, Bach traces the composer's student years, professional career, and family life alongside his most famous compositions.




The Age of Voltaire


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The Story of Civilization, Volume IX: A history of civilization in Western Europe from 1715 to 1756, with special emphasis on the conflict between religion and philosophy. This is the ninth volume of the classic, Pulitzer Prize-winning series.










Bach's Chorals


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Répertitres


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