Bach

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This engaging biography of the most significant composer in music history chronicles Bach's journey from his beginnings in Eisenach through various positions as an organist and musician to his complex years in Leipzig, all within the cultural context of his time. The book follows the key developmental stages of Bach's life and work, providing insights into the creation of his most important compositions and situating them within their historical framework. The atmosphere of the era is enhanced by reproductions of contemporary engravings and portraits.