All are english translations from french or german. The work is noteworthy for its aesthetic appreciation of bach s compositional style, in particular its pictorial and symbolic aspects, as well as its attention to the theological significance of bach work. May 08, 2008 check out albert schweitzer plays johann sebastian bach by albert schweitzer on amazon music. He brought polyphonic baroque music to its culmination, creating masterful and vigorous works in almost every musical form known in his period. This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from kessinger publishings legacy reprint series. Discover book depositorys huge selection of albert schweitzer books online.
A lutheran, schweitzer challenged both the secular view of jesus as depicted by the historicalcritical method current at this time, as well as the traditional christian view. Its influence on the subsequent performance of bachs music was enormous, and. Publication date 1905 publisher the macmillan company collection universallibrary. Featuring stunning artwork by auckland artist justine hawksworth. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Offers insight into the multifaceted life of schweitzer as a the theologian and the philosopher, the musician and the physician, the husband and the director of a hospital in tropical africa, the author of popular bestsellers as well as fundamental works on the philosophy of. The idea for the bach book began over a glass of wine at a family bach at waihi beach. May 29, 2016 a literary couple grapple with bach and his god. Check out albert schweitzer plays johann sebastian bach by albert schweitzer on amazon music. Its influence on the subsequent performace of bach s music was enormous, and there is scarcely a later work on bach which. Johann sebastian bach by albert schweitzer, english translation by ernest newman. Albert schweitzer bach record album lp vinyl ml4600 33 rpm volume 1 playing the organ by bach, j.
As i am not an organist or a clavichord player, i struggled through two and a half chapters on schweitzers ideas of how best to play bach, but aside from that, i enjoyed it thoroughly. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. The author researched city council notes that depicted bach s struggle with the bureaucracy and his lack of respect in. This is the first book devoted to the study of the thought. Some might think that this book is oldfashioned, but i think that this is an. If more people had read this book, then classical music might not have been lost for the past generation selected pages. The book is not an easy read, but an accurate one that gives a full picture of bach and his extended family in historical context. Albert schweitzer om 14 january 1875 4 september 1965 was an alsatian polymath. Albert schweitzer plays johann sebastian bach by albert. Publication date 1905 publisher the macmillan company collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language english. The countrys 10 most popular spots to rent a holiday pad over summer have been unveiled by. He was a theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Reinventing bach is a curious and wonderful book, delightful and challenging at the same time. Publication date 1905 publisher the macmillan company collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language. A beachfront bach in north auckland has been crowned bookabachs hospitality bach of the year. Perhaps they will be of interest to folks wanting to learn more about this iconic and fascinating composer at the core of baroque music and a key influence on the classical and romantic waves that followed. Everyone who is seriously interested in bach should read this book which is full of information and insight. Some of them are out of print, but often can be found in a research library or by a book search from a good usedbook dealer. An eternal golden braid is still something of a marvel. Albert schweitzer nils ole oermann oxford university press. Bach by albert schweitzer, ernest newman, charles marie widor. I am not a musician, bur love bach and dr schweitzer. Words of albert schweitzer and the music of bach, presented by the tennessee players, inc. Bach, volume 1 albert schweitzer 1875 1965, translated by ernest newman 1868 1959 an analysis of johann sebastian bach s life and musical compositions, and of the artistic, philosophical, and religious world in which he acted.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It begins with a description of bachs childhood and education explaining how he came to compose so much church music. The whole thrust of schweitzers book is to point out the strong wordmusic connection in bachs church music. In his famed biography of bach, albert schweitzer stated, all great art, even secular, was in itself religious in his eyes. His christian belief put him closer to the heart of the great german composer. City dwellers looking for a beach bach for their summer escape didnt venture far this silly season. Schweitzer himself is an excellent interpretor of bach s music, especially his organ music.
If more people had read this book, then classical music might not have been lost for the past generation. These people are true amateurs in every sense of the word, on 5 bookings, every one, yup every one caused massive problems with the payments part of the deal, from repeated site crashes to payment page freezes. As the back cover of the cd notes, please remember that, inevitably, early recordings bear some surface noise, which may be reduced by use of your own tone controls if you so wish. Albert schweitzer plays organ works albert schweitzer. As i am not an organist or a clavichord player, i struggled through two and a half chapters on schweitzer s ideas of how best to play bach, but aside from that, i enjoyed it thoroughly.
Aug 07, 2008 the book is not an easy read, but an accurate one that gives a full picture of bach and his extended family in historical context. Nicholas comninellis schweitzer, naomi tutu, and rob wilds actors playing roles of schweitzers life, and six organ pieces performed by gail archer. A literary couple grapple with bach and his god the new. List of books and articles about johann sebastian bach. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. His contributions to the interpretation of pauline. Schweitzer s encyclopedic knowledge of bach makes this remarkable work a must have in any bach s aficionados library. Jan 24, 20 reinventing bach is a curious and wonderful book, delightful and challenging at the same time. Bach volume 1 by albert schweitzer, 9781443723787, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Bach is one of the great fulllength studies of the composer, his life, and his work. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the. Twenty years after it topped the bestseller charts, douglas r. Bach volume 1 poche albert schweitzer achat livre ou ebook.
Bach volume 1 by albert schweitzer for free with a 30 day free trial. Schweitzer, dr albert, gillot, hubert, widor, charles marie. Arkles bay bach takes out gold in bookabachs bach of the. Among musicologists and classical music lovers, johann sebastian bachs place in the canon of. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. Nz holiday homes and baches accommodation for rent. This book will tell you more about the real bach than any other book out there. The bach book is a lovely journal to capture the history and memories of the classic new zealand bach. Besides being a profound and entertaining meditation on human thought and creativity, this book looks at the surprising points of contact between the music of bach, the artwork of escher, and the mathematics of godel. Feb 11, 2005 discover book depositorys huge selection of albert schweitzer books online. Friends justine hawksworth and louise sykes mulled the need for a book in which to write, draw and gather memories of the wonderful baches in nz that families flock to year after year. Bach goldberg variations 12798 channel classics records. Jordan bach, named one of the most influential contemporary spiritual teachers, shares lifestyle advice to help you create a more beautiful life.
This is the first book devoted to the study of the thought of albert schweitzer as it relates to educational theory and practice. Provides a comprehensive scholarly biography of albert schweitzer. Independent of his international renown as a humanitarian, albert schweitzer is well known as a great musicologist. Here are some details about schweizers book, taken from classical net. Can you summarize, for an educated layperson, what schweitzers contribution was and how it is. A fantastic little book about bach and the musical climate before and during his life, with a look at his continuing influence in music. Germanborn french theologian, musician, philosopher, physician and medical missionary, born 14 january 1875 in kaysersberg, upperalsace, german empire today hautrhin departement, france and died 4 september 1965 in lambarene, gabon. There is a fair amount of hiss and scratchiness in this recording, as i suppose is inevitable for something recorded sixty years ago. Bach volume 1 by albert schweitzer book read online.
Holiday homes and rental accommodation around new zealand an online directory self catering holiday homes, houses, baches, vacation rentals, cabins, cottages, chalets and more. Offers insight into the multifaceted life of schweitzer as a the theologian and the philosopher, the musician and the physician, the husband and the director of a hospital in tropical africa, the author of popular bestsellers as well as fundamental works on the. Most of the book is about church cantatas, many of which are analyzed in detail. Independent of his international renown as a humanitarian, albert s.
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