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Bach's life is so hidden from us in terms of letters from him, but we know enough to write some pretty good biographies. My personal favorite is Music in the Ca
by telesilla 4y ago
Bach's life is so hidden from us in terms of letters from him, but we know enough to write some pretty good biographies. My personal favorite is Music in the Castle of Heaven, by John Eliot Gardiner the conductor. Who knows Bach better than those who know his music so intimately?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17883941-bach https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17883941-bach
I also recommend learning a few notes on the keyboard and playing something of his, perhaps the first prelude of the collection they mention in the article. It's magnificent, how he plays with time and harmony.
- diego_moita 4y agoThe book is indeed good. For those wanting a sample of Gardiner's knowledge I'd recommend the documentary presented by him "Bach - A Passionate Life" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZVn9NZqyxs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZVn9NZqyxs
- eternalban 4y agoThinking of gifting this. Is this for adults or would you think a budding composer aged 10 would benefit from it?
- telesilla 4y agoI'd say it's a bit dry for a young person but you could find them instead a beautiful rendition of his own manuscript. This would be a lifelong treasure if you could find something very well made, or a simple cheaper poster. https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item104654.html https://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item104654.html Eg. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1302262260/johann-sebastian-bach-music-score?ref=share_v4_lx https://www.etsy.com/listing/1302262260/johann-sebastian-bac...
- eternalban 4y agoThank you!