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100	1		_aFerris, George T. _q(George Titus), _d1840-
245	1	4	_aThe Great German Composers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-01-04
505	0		_aBach -- Handel -- Gluck -- Haydn -- Mozart -- Beethoven -- Schubert, Schumann, and Franz -- Chopin -- Weber -- Mendelssohn -- Richard Wagner.
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Great German Composers" by George T. Ferris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book provides sketches and insights into the lives and contributions of key figures in German music history, focusing on composers such as Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and others. The work serves as an exploration of the musical landscape of Germany, shedding light on significant artistic epochs and the influential composers who shaped the development of music during these times. The opening of the book introduces Johann Sebastian Bach as the "father of modern music," emphasizing his profound influence on subsequent composers and the foundations of Western music. It touches upon Bach's humble beginnings, his education, and his unique contributions to various musical forms. The narrative highlights Bach's extensive lineage of musicianship and his role in the burgeoning musical renaissance in Germany. The text also discusses Bach's notable collaborations and rivalries, setting the stage for a detailed examination of his life and legacy that continues with the subsequent composers in the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMusicians -- Germany
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17461
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