Das Bach-Archiv Leipzig hat im September mit der Digitalisierung der Sammlung Gorke begonnen. Die Leipziger Forschungseinrichtung versteht sich als musikalisches Kompetenzzentrum am Hauptwirkungsort Johann Sebastian Bachs. Sein Zweck ist, Leben, Werk und Wirkungsgeschichte des Komponisten und der weit verzweigten Musikerfamilie Bach zu erforschen, sein Erbe zu bewahren und als Bildungsgut zu vermitteln. Im Bewusstsein der Bedeutung Bachs erfüllt es im historischen Bosehaus am Thomaskirchhof einen umfassenden und vielfältigen Auftrag für eine breite internationale Öffentlichkeit.

Thesis (MMus) -- University of Stellenbosch , 2005. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In his lifetime Reger was under constant pressure to prove his musical abilities as a composer. With their subjective opinions numerous critics systematically damaged his reputation. In this thesis the focus will be on the Bach- Variations op. 81, a work that probably contributed mostly to the extensive polemic around Reger's style, but also a work that shows his uniqueness and importance as a composer. Op. 81 is a large-scale work that, in my opinion, is unfairly underestimated. This may be due to the fact that it has not yet gained its rightful place in the repertoire. The purpose of my study is to make a positive contribution that hopefully can lead to greater appreciation of Reger and his music. The thesis starts by shedding light on Reger's complex personality and overall living circumstances, as well as on the situation of composition in the early 20th century. It partly consists of a shortened biography, followed by a commentary on the Bach- Variations. Finally a comparison is made between the autograph of op. 81, the printed proof copy (1904), the first edition in 1904, and the Complete Works edition of 1959. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: In sy eie lewe moes Reger deurgaans veg sodat sy musiek deur die publiek aanvaar kon word. Kritici het met hul subjektiewe menings redelike skade berokken, wat die ontwikkeling van sy reputasie as komponis bemoeilik het. In hierdie tesis word daar gefokus op Reger se Bach- Variasies op. 81, 'n werk wat miskien meer as enige andere bygedra het tot die groot polemiek rondom Reger se styl, maar ook 'n werk wat sy uniekheid en waardigheid as komponis sou bewerkstellig. Op. 81 is 'n grootskaalse werk, wat volgens my mening onderskat word. Miskien is dit weens die feit dat dit nie genoeg bekendheid verwerf het tot op hede nie. Die doel van my studie is dus om 'n positiewe bydrae te maak wat hopelik kan lei tot groter waardering vir Reger en sy musiek. Die tesis begin deur lig te werp op Reger se komplekse persoonlikheid en algemene lewensomstandighede, asook op die stand van komposisie in die vroee jare van die 20ste eeu. Dit bestaan dus deels uit 'n verkorte biografie, gevolg deur 'n bespreking van die Bach- Variasies. Ten slotte word daar 'n vergelyking getref tussen die op. 81-outograaf, die gedrukte proefkopie (1904), die eerste druk in 1904, en die volledige uitgawe van 1959.

Since the nineteenth century the Two Part Inventions have become standard repertoire for piano students. However, piano teachers have often failed to give serious consideration to the suitable selection of Inventions for study. Piano students have commonly formed a dislike for Bach's piano music because of an ungratifying initial experience. There is little material written in English dealing with the Two Part Inventions. Those studies of the Inventions which do exist consist mainly of brief articles in periodicals and limited discussions in piano literature books. Therefore, there seemed to be a need for a systematic collection of pedagogical ideas concerning the Two Part Inventions. In addition, it was felt that an analysis of the problems in each piece and a subsequent graded list of the Inventions would be a step toward a more intelligent and more knowledgeable approach in the teaching of these compositions.

The purpose of this study is to make an investigation of the musical score of "The Passion According to St. Matthew" with attention given to the pictorial elements or symbolism in the composition. The study is confined mainly to the one composition, but attention is given to the historical background of the work, and examples of the pictorial technique of sacred music as it had been developed in the Netherlands.

The purpose of this study is to present a brief history of the work, a discussion of the ornamentation which occurs therein and suggestions for the performance of the ornaments, an analysis covering especially the characteristics of each movement in regard to form and style and inasmuch as possible to show the influence of this early work on the later compositions of J. S. Bach.

Bibliography: leaves 94-99.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2007. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 64-65).

The thesis titled Dance as a musical form in the French suites J. S. Bach thematically follows the bachelor thesis entitled Saraband like a dance in baroque harpsichord literature (with a focus on French Suites by J. S. Bach). It deals with the connection between dance and music form. The first chapter is an overview of the socio-cultural aspects in France during the reign of Louis XIV. Other chapters are devoted to individual Baroque dances, allemande, courante, corrente, gavotte, minuet and gigue. In addition to the history of dance is here described its baroque dancing form, charactical traits and overview of dance steps, which are often preffered in its baroque choreography, then part of the chapter focuses on the transformation of dance forms in stylized instrumental piece.

The diploma thesis discusses violin concertos and concertante works with violin solo part by Johann Sebastian Bach. The main focus is on three concertos from the „köthen period“ BWV 1041-1043. Out of the formal analysis there is even the interpretation comparation not missing.

A pesquisa teve como objetivo investigar a utilização de guias de execução como estratégia de memorização da Allemande da Partita em Lá menor de J. S. Bach (BWV 1013) para flauta solo. O referencial teórico foi o estudo realizado por Roger Chaffin et. al 2010: Preparing for memorized cello performance: the role of performance cues. A pesquisa foi realizada através de auto-estudo, tendo o próprio autor como sujeito. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de onze sessões de estudo e duas apresentações públicas com registros em áudio e vídeo e diários de estudos. Para verificar a eficácia da memorização, a peça foi escrita de memória após um mês da última apresentação. Como resultado a pesquisa apontou a eficácia da utilização dos guias de execução onde a respiração atuou como um guia estrutural na obra escolhida. A pesquisa destaca a utilização de guias de execução como estratégia para aumentar o controle e eficiência em uma performance de memória. / This research aims to investigate the use of performance cues as a strategy to memorize a solo piece for flute by J. S. Bach (Allemande, BWV 1013). The theoretical framework was the study developed by Roger Chaffin et. al (2010): Preparing for memorized cello performance: the role of performance cues. The qualitative survey was developed through self-study, having the author himself as the subject. The data were collected through eleven study sessions and two public performances recorded on audio and video and registered on study diaries. To verify the efficiency of the memorization, the piece was written a month after the last performance. As a result, the research showed the efficiency the use of performance cues where breathing acted as a structural guide in the chosen piece. This research highlights the use of performance cues as a strategy to enhance control and efficiency in a performance by memory.