Bach: A Musical Biography
- ISBN-10
- 1107139252
- ISBN-13
- 9781107139251
- Series
- Bach
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 718
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-09-01
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- Peter Williams
Description
Peter Williams revisits Bach's biography through the lens of his music, revealing the development of the composer's interests and priorities.
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