Universo Musical de Bach, El - by Christoph Wolff (Paperback)

About the Book

Bach was a prolific composer whose works, which he carefully classified into various collections, form a grandiose cosmos in which all his inexhaustible musical ideas find their place. In this essential essay, Wolff delves into the analysis of his rich musical collection, which transcends the usual boundaries between eras, genres, and instruments. By tracing the composer's evolution, Wolff brings to light the aspirations and legacy of this musical giant in a groundbreaking way, revealing the essence of his art to neophytes and experts alike.

About the Author

Christoph Wolff, (Solingen, 1940), musicólogo y profesor en la Universidad de Harvard, es uno de los más celebrados especialistas en Bach y Mozart. Ha publicado, entre otros títulos, Bach. Essays on His Life and Music (1991), Mozart's Requiem (1994), The New Bach Reader (1998) y Johann Sebastian Bach. The Learned Musician (2000), por el que fue finalista del Premio Pulitzer.