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My Only Comfort: Death, Deliverance, and Discipleship in the Music of Bach

  • ISBN13: 9780802844729
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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A unique guide to the theological roots of Bach’s music. The beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music is due in large measure to its spiritual foundations, but with the passage of time, certain keys to comprehending the spiritual roots of Bach’s music have been lost. MY ONLY COMFORT helps modern listeners reconnect with Bach’s music, providing in one place the tools necessary to listen to Bach’s music with greater understanding. For each of Bach’s text-rel… More >>

My Only Comfort: Death, Deliverance, and Discipleship in the Music of Bach

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Beethoven: The Sonatas for Piano and Violin: Thoughts on their Interpretation

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The first in over half a century to be devoted to a detailed analysis of the complete Beethoven sonatas for violin and piano, this book arose from the author’s desire to pass on to a younger generation more than sixty years’ experience as a practising musician and teacher. Professor Rostal addresses himself to professional and amateur musicians alike, to students and to listeners, all of whom will derive pleasure and enlightenment from his words. Each of the ten So… More >>

Beethoven: The Sonatas for Piano and Violin: Thoughts on their Interpretation

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Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin

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“[Gerhaher’s] voice, reminiscent of Fischer-Dieskau’s, also exhibits many of that master-singer’s stylistic virtues … this is interpretation of Lieder at the highest level … the recording itself is faultless. Listeners who want to hear the cycle for the first time need have no fear that they are will get anything less than the best, in spite of the asking-price. It is a performance that will stand the test of time and repetition” – GRAMOPHONE Die schöne M?… More >>

Schubert: Die Schone Mullerin

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Classical Music Without Fear: A Guide For General Audiences

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In this entertaining and engaging book, Marianne Williams Tobias demystifies the potentially intimidating world of classical music for a general readership. Classical Music Without Fear aims at the intelligent reader by demonstrating the universality and relevancy of classical music to today’s listeners.  This easy-access book contains lively historical commentary, intelligent explanations of musical style and form, helpful tips on attending concerts, a quick… More >>

Classical Music Without Fear: A Guide For General Audiences

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The NPR Curious Listener’s Guide to Classical Music

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* The major composers from Bach and Bartok to Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky
* Significant performers from Maurice Andre and Leornard Bernstein to Georg Solti and Yo Yo Ma
* The landmark works from Appalachian Spring to Don Juan
* A concise history of classical music
* A deconstruction of the art form
* The language of classical music
* Valuable resources for the Curious Listener… More >>

The NPR Curious Listener’s Guide to Classical Music

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