Delphi Masterworks of Johann Sebastian Bach (Illustrated)
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Delphi Masterworks of Johann Sebastian Bach (Illustrated)

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Delphi Masterworks of Johann Sebastian Bach (Illustrated)

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A German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist of the Baroque era, Johann Sebastian Bach is now generally regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. Celebrated as the creator of the 'Brandenburg Concertos', 'The Well-Tempered Clavier', the 'Mass in B Minor' and countless other masterpieces of church and instrumental music, Bach's sublime skill was his ability to adapt and perfect the principal styles and forms of previous generations. Delphi's Great Composers Series offers concise illustrated guides to the life and works of our greatest composers. Analysing the masterworks of each composer, these interactive eBooks include links to popular streaming services, allowing you to listen to the pieces of music you are reading about. Evaluating the masterworks of each composer, you will explore the development of their works, tracing how they changed the course of music history. Whether a classical novice or a cultivated connoisseur, this series offers an intriguing overview of the world's most famous and iconic compositions. This volume presents Bach's masterworks in succinct detail, with informative introductions, accompanying illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus features. (Version 1)

* Concise and informative overview of Bach's masterworks
* Learn about the classical pieces that made Bach a celebrated composer
* Links to popular streaming services (free and paid), allowing you to listen to the masterpieces you are reading about
* Features a special 'Complete Compositions' section, with an index of Bach's complete works and links to popular streaming services
* Includes six biographies - explore Bach's intriguing musical and personal life

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CONTENTS:

The Masterworks
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042
Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846
Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147
Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041
Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R
Harpsichord Concerto No. 4, BWV 1055
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes, BWV 651-668
Mass in B Minor, BWV 232

Complete Compositions
Index of Bach's Compositions

The Biographies
Johann Sebastian Bach: His Life, Art, and Work by Johann Nikolaus Forkel
Bach by Reginald Lane Poole
Bach by C. F. Abdy Williams
The Culmination of German Protestant Music: Johann Sebastian Bach by Edward Dickinson
John Sebastian Bach by Harriette Brower
Johann Sebastian Bach by Louis C. Elson

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Table of contents

  1. Title page
  2. COPYRIGHT
  3. The Masterworks
  4. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565
  5. Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042
  6. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
  7. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major, BWV 1046
  8. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, BWV 846
  9. Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043
  10. Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147
  11. Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041
  12. Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
  13. St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244
  14. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068
  15. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140
  16. Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248
  17. Concerto for Violin and Oboe in C Minor, BWV 1060R
  18. Harpsichord Concerto No. 4, BWV 1055
  19. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
  20. Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes, BWV 651-668
  21. Mass in B Minor, BWV 232
  22. Complete Compositions
  23. Index of Bach’s Compositions
  24. The Biographies
  25. Johann Sebastian Bach: His Life, Art, and Work by Johann Nikolaus Forkel
  26. Bach by Reginald Lane Poole
  27. Bach by C. F. Abdy Williams
  28. The Culmination of German Protestant Music: Johann Sebastian Bach by Edward Dickinson
  29. John Sebastian Bach by Harriette Brower
  30. Johann Sebastian Bach by Louis C. Elson
  31. The Delphi Classics Catalogue