Publisher's Synopsis
Bach's Use of Slurs in Recitativo Secco is a scholarly work by Henry Sandwith Drinker that examines Johann Sebastian Bach's use of slurs in his compositions. Recitativo secco is a style of recitative in which the singer is accompanied only by a basso continuo, and slurs are an important element of this style. Drinker's book explores the various ways in which Bach used slurs in his recitatives, including their rhythmic and melodic functions, and how they contributed to the overall structure and expression of the music. The book is aimed at musicologists, performers, and anyone interested in the music of Bach and the Baroque era. It includes musical examples and analyses, as well as historical and theoretical context for Bach's use of slurs in recitativo secco.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.
