Explores the meanings of the term 'author' for seventeenth-century German musicians, examining how compositions were made and used.

Analysing novels and autobiographies from Bach's Germany, this book presents new insights into the lives, mindset and status of musicians.

This book demonstrates the cultivation of instrumental genres by Neapolitan musicians and its significant stature at the royal court. Drawing on archival docume

In considering the role of practical music in education this book explores the art of performance in Germany during the Baroque period. The author examines the

The Keyboard Music of J.S. Bach provides an introduction to and comprehensive discussion of all the music for harpsichord and other stringed keyboard instrument