Bach's Works for Solo Violin: Style, Structure, Performance

Bach's Works for Solo Violin: Style, Structure, Performance
ISBN-10
0195171446
ISBN-13
9780195171440
Category
Music
Pages
200
Language
English
Published
2003-11-27
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Joel Lester

Description

J.S. Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin have been central to the violin repertoire since the mid-18th century. This engaging introduction to these works is the first comprehensive exploration of their place within Bach's music, focusing on their structural and stylistic features as they have been perceived since their creation. Combining an analytical study, a historical guide, and an insightful introduction to Bach's style, this book will help violinists, scholars, and other listeners develop a deeper personal involvement with many aspects of these wonderful pieces.

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