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J.S. Bach, Volume 1

by Albert Schweitzer

An analysis of Johann Sebastian Bach's life and musical compositions, and of the artistic, philosophical, and religious world in which he acted.

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Language

English

Original Language

German

Published In

1905

Author

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Albert Schweitzer

German, French

Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer was an Alsatian polymath. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. A Lutheran, Schweitzer challenged both the sec...

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