Monumental 3-volume study of Bach, foundation of all later scholarship. Detailed information on almost everything known about Bachs life and family; also perceptive analyses of all important compositions — over 500 pieces — with more than 450 musical excerpts. Scholarly, yet can be read with profit by any serious music lover. Volume 1 of a 3-volume study. Detailed descriptions on almost everything known about Bachs life and family; also perceptive analyses of all over 500 compositions with more than 450 musical excerpts.
