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This book traces the life of Johann Sebastian Bach, portraying the challenges he faced in his early years and how those experiences influenced the music he created. It presents his development from a troubled childhood to a prolific composer whose works continue to be celebrated worldwide.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jeanette Winter
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