Malcolm Boyd Bücher

Der britische Bach-Forscher Boyd zeichnet in seiner hoch gelobten Biographie ein neues Bild vom Leben, von den Werken und Wirkungen des großen Komponisten

Dieses Buch begleitet in 365 Meditationen durch das Auf und Ab des Lebens, gibt Hoffnung, ermutigt dazu, auch mal ein Risiko einzugehen, nach vorne zu schauen, sich im Einklang mit dem Wandel der Zeit zu entfalten. Es hilft, voll Selbstvertrauen aus den gesammelten Erfahrungen zu schöpfen und dennoch die Welt mit täglich neuen Augen zu betrachten.

"Want to know everything about Bach and his music but are afraid to look? Fear no longer. In this impressive first volume of a new series from Oxford University Press, music researchers and aficionados alike will find information on every imaginable topic relating to Bach. Detailed, technical, and authoritative, over 1,000 alphabetically arranged entries cover Bach's life, family, pupils, and patrons as well as musical and technical terms. The lenghthier essays cover his major works, compositions, recordings, and impact on various musical traditions. Current Bach festivals are also noted. The text is enriched with illustrations of Bach, his family tree, and manuscripts. An extremely useful annotated list of Bach's compositions by category and title completes the volume. This compilation is destined to be a standard source for years to come."----"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.

Drawing from a rich tapestry of experiences, the author shares valuable lessons for those navigating middle age and beyond. His journey spans from Hollywood, where he worked alongside Mary Pickford, to the South as a Freedom Rider during the Civil Rights movement, and finally to San Francisco, where he became known as the "rebel priest" leading services in unconventional venues. The themes reflect a life of activism, spirituality, and personal growth, offering insights into embracing life's transitions with purpose and resilience.