Bach's Major Vocal Works

Music, Drama, Liturgy

Markus Rathey

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Yale University Press
19 February 2016

Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750); Choral music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups

Every year, Johann Sebastian Bach’s major vocal works are performed to mark liturgical milestones in the Christian calendar. Written by a renowned Bach scholar, this concise and accessible book provides an introduction to the music and cultural contexts of the composer’s most beloved masterpieces, including the Magnificat, Christmas Oratorio, and St. John Passion.

In addition to providing historical information, each chapter highlights significant aspects—such as the theology of love—of a particular piece. This penetrating volume is the first to treat the vocal works as a whole, showing how the compositions were embedded in their original performative context within the liturgy as well as discussing Bach’s musical style, from the detailed level of individual movements to the overarching aspects of each work. Published in the approach to Easter when many of these vocal works are performed, this outstanding volume will appeal to casual concertgoers and scholars alike.

By: Markus Rathey
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9780300217209
ISBN 10: 030021720X
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 19 February 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Markus Rathey is associate professor of music history at the Yale School of Music, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, the Yale Department of Music, and the Yale Divinity School. He lives in Hamden, CT.

Reviews for Bach's Major Vocal Works: Music, Drama, Liturgy

An excellent general perusal of Bach's major choral works, this book is recommended for classical music lovers, Bach fans, and those who are interested in Christian music and theology. -Library Journal Library Journal These are the program notes you have always wanted ... Rathey helps the amateur listener appreciate details he might otherwise miss. Those who seek to take the next step in their en-joyment of Bach's genius would do well to turn to him. -First Things First Things