Johann Sebastian Bach

When it was originally published in 1967, this study of J.S. Bach was the first important work on the composer in nearly a generation.

Karl Geiringer (1899-1989) was an Austrian-American musicologist, prolific author and Professor of Music at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Part 1: The Life of Bach. Introduction: The Ancestors. 1. Apprenticeship 2. Years of Growth 3. The Great Organist 4. Court Conductor and Princely Friend 5. Thomas Cantor and Director Musices 6. Friends and Adversaries 7. Nearing the End. Conclusion: After 1750 Part 2: Bach's Artistic Heritage Part 3: The Music of Bach 1. Works for Voices and Instruments 2. Works for Organ Solo 3. Works for Clavier Solo 4. Works for string and Wind Instruments; Concertos.