J. S. Bach's Johannine Theology

J. S. Bach's Johannine Theology
Author: Eric Chafe
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 621
Release: 2014-04
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0199773343

Bach's Johannine Theology: The St. John Passion and the Cantatas for Spring 1725 is a fertile examination of this group of fourteen surviving liturgical works. Renowned Bach scholar Eric Chafe begins his investigation into Bach's theology with the composer's St. John Passion, concentrating on its first and last versions. Beyond providing a uniquely detailed assessment of the passion, Bach's Johannine Theology is the first work to take the work beyond the scope of an isolated study, considering its meaning from a variety of musical and historical standpoints. Chafe thereby uncovers a range of theological implications underlying Bach's creative approach itself. Building considerably on his previous work, Chafe here expands his methodological approach to Bach's vocal music by arguing for a multi-layered approach to religion in Bach's compositional process. Chafe bases this approach primarily on two aspects of Bach's theology: first, the specific features of Johannine theology, which contrast with the more narrative approach found in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke); and second, contemporary homiletic and devotional writings - material that is not otherwise easily accessible, and less so in English translation. Bach's Johannine Theology provides an unprecedented, enlightening exploration of the theological and liturgical contexts within which this music was first heard.

The Penguin Cassette Guide

The Penguin Cassette Guide
Author: Edward Greenfield
Publisher: Harmondsworth, Eng. ; New York : Penguin Books
Total Pages: 904
Release: 1979
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Library of Congress Catalog

Library of Congress Catalog
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
Total Pages: 524
Release: 1973
Genre: Audio-visual materials
ISBN:

A cumulative list of works represented by Library of Congress printed cards.

Choral-Orchestral Repertoire

Choral-Orchestral Repertoire
Author: Jonathan D. Green
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 747
Release: 2019-12-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1442244674

Choral-Orchestral Repertoire: A Conductor’s Guide, Omnibus Edition offers an expansive compilation of choral-orchestral works from 1600 to the present. Synthesizing Jonathan D. Green’s earlier six volumes on this repertoire, this edition updates and adds to the over 750 oratorios, cantatas, choral symphonies, masses, secular works for large and small ensembles, and numerous settings of liturgical and biblical texts for a wide variety of vocal and instrumental combinations. Each entry includes a brief biographical sketch of the composer, approximate duration, text sources, performing forces, available editions, and locations of manuscript materials, as well as descriptive commentary, a discography, and a bibliography. Unique to this edition are practitioner’s evaluations of the performance issues presented in each score. These include the range, tessitura, and nature of each solo role and a determination of the difficulty of the choral and orchestral portions of each composition. There is also a description of the specific challenges, staffing, and rehearsal expectations related to the performance of each work. Choral-Orchestral Repertoire is an essential resource for conductors and students of conducting as they search for repertoire appropriate to their needs and the abilities of their ensembles.