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Letters Of Samuel Wesley To Mr. Jacobs, Organist Of Surrey Chapel: Relating To The Introduction Into This Country Of The Works Of John Sebastian Bach

Letters Of Samuel Wesley To Mr. Jacobs, Organist Of Surrey Chapel: Relating To The Introduction Into This Country Of The Works Of John Sebastian Bach

Wesley, Samuel
Wesley, Eliza

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ISBN10: 1165407876
ISBN13: 9781165407873
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Letters of Samuel Wesley to Mr. Jacobs, Organist of Surrey Chapel: Relating to the Introduction into this Country of the Works of John Sebastian Bach is a collection of letters written by Samuel Wesley, an English organist and composer, to his friend and fellow musician Mr. Jacobs. The letters, which were written in the 18th century, discuss Wesley's efforts to introduce the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, the famous German composer, to the English music scene.Wesley was a strong advocate for Bach's music, which was not widely known or appreciated in England at the time. He corresponded with Jacobs about his efforts to perform and promote Bach's music, and shared his thoughts on the composer's style and techniques. The letters offer a fascinating glimpse into the musical tastes and trends of the time, as well as the challenges faced by musicians seeking to introduce new styles and ideas.The book is a valuable resource for music scholars and enthusiasts, as well as anyone interested in the history of classical music. It provides a unique perspective on the life and work of Samuel Wesley, as well as the broader cultural and artistic context in which he lived and worked. Overall, Letters of Samuel Wesley to Mr. Jacobs, Organist of Surrey Chapel is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of music and the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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