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

Musical and Theological Perspectives

AvMichael Fuchs,Bradley C. Jenson

Häftad, Engelska, 2027

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This book examines Bach’s monumental St. John Passion from a 21st-century perspective, providing a new and comprehensive examination of the music and libretto.Since its composition and first performance in 1724, the St. John Passion has captured the spiritual and musical attention of musicians, audiences, and congregations. 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 in the libretto. Combining expert theological and musical analysis, as well as a new English translation, this book is 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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-07
Mått:152 x 229 x 12 mm
Vikt:308 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Rowman & Littlefield
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Medarbetare:Christoph Wolff
ISBN:9798216478300

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

Mer om författaren

Michael Fuchs is Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music at the University of Wisconsin, Superior, USA. Fuchs is also the Director of Choral Activities at First Lutheran Church in Duluth, Minnesota.Bradley C. Jenson is an ordained minister for over 30 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.

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword by Christoph WolffPreface1. The St. John Passion: Historical Context and 21st-Century Relevance2. Interpreting the St. John Passion Libretto for the 21st Century3. Performance History and Practice4. Bach’s Musical Composition5. Responding to Questions About Antisemitism and Anti-Judaism in the St. John PassionBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors