This work is a comprehensive guide to the resources and materials of Bach scholarship, both for students beginning work in the enormous literature on J. S. Bach, and for the Bach specialist looking for a convenient and up-to-date survey of the field. Covering a broad range of both primary and secondary sources, the book describes the principal tools of Bach research and how to use them. With clear descriptions and explanations, the multiple bibliographies and tables help students and instructors to quickly find the most appropriate sources on Bach’s life, his repertory, approaches to his music ... More

This work is a comprehensive guide to the resources and materials of Bach scholarship, both for students beginning work in the enormous literature on J. S. Bach, and for the Bach specialist looking for a convenient and up-to-date survey of the field. Covering a broad range of both primary and secondary sources, the book describes the principal tools of Bach research and how to use them. With clear descriptions and explanations, the multiple bibliographies and tables help students and instructors to quickly find the most appropriate sources on Bach’s life, his repertory, approaches to his music, and many other topics. Additionally, this volume provides insights into potentially confusing sources, and detailed information on the technical topics important to all Bach scholars.