Bach and the Riddle of the Number Alphabet
€66.90
Product Information
| ISBN | 9780521028011 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Price (excl. tax) | €63.11 |
| Tax | €3.79 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €66.90 |
| Availability | Unavailable |
Product Description
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.