Bach

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J. S. Bach is known today as one of the greatest composers of all time. Bach, another book in the Biographical Kaleidoscope series, brings the musical genius to life in entertaining episodes, excerpts from letters, and copious illustrations. Music Bach's music is captured in all its great variety on four CDs. Major choral and organ works, important concertos, and chamber music are presented in prestigious performances for the listener's delight. Artists like Kurt Masur, Thomas Zehetmair, Ludwig Güttler, and the choirs of the Dresden Kreuzkirche and St. Thomas, Leipzig, are an assurance of the highest quality.