This book sets forth the provocative theories of a musician who has been called the outstanding harpsichordist of this century. The late Ralph Kirkpatrick reveals here his approach to a deeper comprehension of music,showing how his methods are applied to the preludes and fugues of the Well-Tempered Clavier of J.S. Bach."This book is brilliant and important."-Clavier"All keyboardists performing classical repertoire can greatly benefit from Kirkpatrick's scholarship,dry wit,and stubborn dedication."-Keyboard"That Mr. Kirkpatrick's extraordinarily perceptive mind knew the subject matter thoroughly is beyond dispute...Valuable insights into the analysis,teaching and performance of all Western music,especially Bach's monumental Well-Tempered Clavier."-Arthur Lawrence,The American Organist"We are fortunate to have this book by Ralph Kirkpatrick...From it we gain insight into the musical mind of one of the outstanding performers of our century."-The Music Review"The real matter of the book is good old-fashioned musicianship."-Denis Arnold,London Review of Books
Publisher: Yale University PressISBN: 9780300038934Weight: 181 gDimensions: 210 x 140 mm
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