| Summary: | This book presents a comprehensive collection of 386 chorales harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach, annotated and edited by Erwin Leuchter. The chorales are categorized into two main sections: those from larger works and those sourced from a collection by F. E. Bach. The work delves into the historical context of Protestant church music from Luther to Bach, exploring the harmonization techniques used in these chorales. It provides insights into the challenges of matching texts to music, as some chorales lack original text sources. The book is aimed at musicians, musicologists, and enthusiasts of Bach's work, offering a detailed examination of the chorales' musical structure and historical significance.
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