Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet
| Author | : Ruth Tatlow |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 1991-02-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521361915 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521361910 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (910 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet by : Ruth Tatlow
Download or read book Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet written by Ruth Tatlow and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1991-02-21 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1947 Friedrich Smend published a study claiming that J. S. Bach used a natural-order alphabet (A = 1 to Z = 24) in his works. He demonstrated that Bach incorporated significant words into his music, and provided himself with a symbolic compositional theme. Here, Dr Tatlow investigates the plausibility of Smend's claims with new evidence, challenging Smend's conclusions.