List of figures; Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. An early version of the first movement of the Italian Concerto BWV 971 from the Scholz Collection? Kirsten Beißwenger; 2. J. S. Bach's reception of Tomaso Albinoni's mature concertos Gregory G. Butler; 3. J. S. Bach and G. F. Kauffmann: reflections on Bach's later style John Butt; 4. The variation principle in J. S. Bach's Passacaglia in C minor BWV 582 Yoshitake Kobayashi; 5. Forms and functions of the choral movements in J. S. Bach's St Matthew Passion Ulrich Leisinger; 6. The theological character of J. S. Bach's Musical Offering Michael Marissen; 7. A thirty-six voice canon in the hand of C. P. E. Bach Daniel R. Melamed; 8. Some questions of performance in J. S. Bach's Trauerode Joshua Rifkin; 9. J. S. Bach's A major flute sonata BWV 1032 revisted Jeanne Swack; 10. Rhetoric, the ricercar, and J. S. Bach's Musical Offering Paul Walker; 11. J. S. Bach and the legacy of the seventeenth century Christoph Wolff; 12. Wilhelm Friedemann Bach's Halle performances of cantatas by his father Peter Wollny; Index of J. S. Bach's works; General index.
This 1995 volume presents twelve essays by internationally distinguished Bach scholars, covering a broad range of issues in this field.
'Daniel Melamed has brought together essays by 12 internationally distinguished Bach scholars. Established authorities and younger contributors are represented in a rich and readable compilation of some of the latest findings in the enormous field of Bach scholarship. It will be invaluable to students, teachers, those preparing performances of the works discussed, and those who simply wish to know more about Bach.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
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