Handel is recognised as one of the principal creative figures in Baroque music. In this Companion acknowledged experts on Handel make their expertise accessible to the interested general reader and music lover. All the genres in which Handel composed are considered including oratorio, chamber cantata, opera, and church music, as well as works for the keyboard and orchestra. The wide-ranging, sp…
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This Companion, first published in 2000, provides a comprehensive view of Beethoven and his work. The first part of the book presents the composer as a private individual, as a professional, and at the work-place, discussing biographical problems, Beethoven's professional activities when not composing and his methods as a composer. In the heart of the book, individual chapters are devoted to al…
In the history of Western music, J. S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess, personal devotion, and theological depth, it is not surprising that his music stands unexcelled among artistic expressions of the Christian faith. With the passag…
Kehidupan Solomon Tong memang luar biasa. Banyak keajaiban yang dialami laki-laki yang namanya identik dengan musik klasik itu. Di waktu kecil misalnya, orangtua Solomon tidak bisa membelikan piano. Untuk bermain piano, ia melukis tuts-tuts piano pada sebilah papan, dan membunyikan suaranya dari mulut. Sekarang, Tuhan membalasnya dengan memberinya istri seorang guru piano. Solomon juga mempunya…
Johann Sebastian Bach adalah komponis musik klasik yang karya-karyanya cemerlang dan abadi. Dalam jagat musik klasik, tak diragukan lagi, bach adalah seorang maestro. Karyanya tak lekang oleh waktu dan senantiasa "menemani" generasi umat manusia untuk mengapresiasi dan menapaki kehidupan yang kaya warna dan penuh nuansa. Kisah hidup Bach bagaikan opera yang penuh drama: kadang manis tetapi kad…
Music is an unavoidable part of our humanity. Like religion, music too is a universal phenomenon because human beings were created with aesthetic aspect. In the Bible, the Lord is not only the God of truth but also of beauty. Through music, we can extend our appreciation of the beauty of Gos'a creation. Yet, on the other side after creation came the fall with all the ugly consequences of sin. C…
32 provocative essays on hymnody and psalmody, corporate worship issues, composers and composition. Exploring Scripture's teaching on the role of music, Jones provides wisdom about best practice in the church. This book calls us back to biblical worship with theological content as the priority in today's church.--Clayton Erb, Minister of Worship and Music, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley,…