Classic FM Handy Guides: Bach

Regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, Bach enhanced many of the established German styles and created a wealth of music that today is revered for its technical command, artistic beauty and intellectual depth. Classic FM's Handy Guides are a beautifully designed, covetable set of histories of standout subjects and composers within classical music, each of which can be read and digested in one sitting, bringing the subject to life in an easily accessible format. Perfect for anyone new to the world of classical music as well as aficionados with busy schedules. Published in partnership with Classic FM, the book will have a wide appeal to classical music fans of all kinds, seeking equally to educate, inform and entertain. Developed by the team behind the bestselling Classic FM Hall of Fame and Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Classical Music ...But Were Too Afraid to Ask, this book will appeal individually and as part of the complete collectible series, both as a gift and for readers wishing to explore each subject area.Further titles include The Orchestra, Opera, Ballet, Film Music, Video Game Music, Classical Recordings, Beethoven, Elgar, Handel, Mozart, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky.