J.S. Bach

Catalog description

A wide-ranging exploration of the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach, addressing questions like these: Is Bach?s music truly universal? How can we reconcile the intellectual and expressive sides of Bach?s musical personality? What is the religious context for Bach?s music, and why does it matter? How does Bach?s music relate to that of his contemporaries, and what makes Bach special? Issues of performance and interpretation, including some unconventional modern responses to Bach, will be considered throughout.