Bach's St. John Passion for the Twenty-First Century

Musical and Theological Perspectives

AvMichael Fuchs,Bradley Jenson

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Since its composition and first performance in 1724, Bach’s St. John Passion has captured the spiritual and musical attention of musicians, audiences, and congregations. This bookexamines this monumental work from a twenty-first century perspective, providing a new and comprehensive examination of the music and libretto. Michael Fuchs and Bradley Jenson explore the historical context of the work as well as its performance history and practice. They address important questions regarding the Gospel of John, Martin Luther’s theology, and anti-Judaism and antisemitism in the libretto. Combining expert theological and musical analysis, as well as a new English translation, this bookis a useful resource for students, musicians, and scholars while being accessible to general audiences with a strong interest in the music of J.S. Bach, highlighting the composer’s compositional creativity.

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Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-22
Mått:159 x 239 x 18 mm
Vikt:481 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:218
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Medarbetare:Christoph Wolff
ISBN:9781538179963

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Musikböcker inom Kultur
Klassisk musik, konstmusik och orkestermusik inom Kultur
Religiös och sakral musik inom Kultur

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Michael Fuchs is director of choral activities and associate professor of music at the University of Wisconsin, Superior. Dr. Fuchs is also the director of choral activities at First Lutheran Church in Duluth, Minnesota.Rev. Bradley C. Jenson is an ordained minister for over thirty years. He is the author of Luther and Bach on the Magnificat: For Advent and Christmas.

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Michael Fuchs and Bradley Jenson offer a thoughtful, original, and updated perspective of the relevance and both the historical and contemporary importance of this enduring work. The scholar, amateur, and lover of J.S. Bach’s music will find this book fulfilling.

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Table of ContentsForeword by Christoph WolffPrefaceChapter OneThe St. John Passion: Historical Context and 21st-Century RelevanceChapter TwoInterpreting the St. John Passion Libretto for the 21st CenturyChapter ThreePerformance History and PracticeChapter FourBach’s Musical CompositionChapter FiveResponding to Questions About Antisemitism and Anti-Judaism in the St. John PassionBibliography