Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet
Download or Read eBook Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet PDF 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.
| Author | : Ruth Tatlow |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 1991-02-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521361915 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521361910 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet by : Ruth Tatlow
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.
