Bach Studies: Liturgy, Hymnology, and Theology

by Robin a Leaver

This volume draws together a collection of Robin A. Leaver's essays on Bach's sacred music, exploring the religious aspects of this repertoire through consideration of three core themes: liturgy, hymnology, and theology. Rooted in a rich understanding of the historical sources, the book illuminates the varied ways in which Bach's sacred music was informed and shaped by the religious, ritual, and intellectual contexts of his time, placing these...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367242710
• ISBN13: 9780367242718
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 394 Pages