The compositional process of J.S. Bach : a study of the autograph scores of the vocal works / by Robert Lewis Marshall.
| Author/creator | Marshall, Robert Lewis |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Princeton, N.J.] : Princeton University Press, 1972. |
| Description | 2 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Princeton studies in music ; no. 4 Princeton studies in music ; no. 4. ^A640824 |
| Contents | Volume 1. The general nature of the Bach autographs: manuscript types and their combinations -- The general nature of autograph sketches and corrections; precompositional activity: manuscript libretti. Sketches and drafts: problems of identification ; Corrections: problems of identification, evaluation, and classification ; Precompositional activity: extant manuscript libretti -- The preparation, layout, and structure of the Bach cantata autographs. Staff ruling ; The score layout ; Fascicle structure ; The succession of movements -- Autograph score of the four-part chorales. The order of events ; Corrections of the chorale melody ; Corrections of the bass line ; Corrections of the inner parts -- Autograph scores of the recitatives. The order of events ; Harmonic revisions ; Rhythmic revisions ; Melodic corrections ; Changes of form, genre, and instrumentation -- Arias and choruses: melodic invention and the order of events. The opening theme ; The homophonic ritornello ; Choral fugues ; Continuation sketches ; The composing scores -- Arias and choruses: corrections of detail. Formative corrections of melody ; Diminution corrections ; Formative corrections of rhythm ; Corrections of harmony ; Corrections of form ; Corrections of orchestration and texture. |
| Contents | Volume 2. Transcriptions of the sketches and drafts. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (volume 1, pages 249-256). |
| LCCN | 76113005 |
| ISBN | 0691091137 |