Bach Interpretation
Articulation Marks in Primary Sources of J. S. Bach
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296 pages
- Release Date
2 November 2006
Summary
This study is a comprehensive assessment of J. S. Bach’s use of articulation marks (i.e. slurs and dots) in the large body of primary sources. Dr Butt analyses the role of such markings within the compositional process, how they relate to the norms of articulation of the period, and how they might assist us in a deeper understanding and evaluation of Bach’s style. With its extensive catalogue of the most common slurring patterns based on a study of over 100 concerted vocal works, this book is…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780521031806 |
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| ISBN-10: | 052103180X |
| Author: | John Butt |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Release Date: | 2 November 2006 |
| Weight: | 445g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 151mm x 16mm |
| Series: | Cambridge Musical Texts and Monographs |
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About The Author
John Butt
John Butt (United Kingdom) is professor emeritus of Hispanic studies, King’s College, London. Carmen Benjamin (United Kingdom) is a former lecturer in Hispanic studies at King’s College, London.
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