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    J.S. Bach, Volume 1
    J.S. Bach, Volume 1
    J.S. Bach, Volume 1
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    J.S. Bach, Volume 1

    Written by Albert Schweitzer

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    An analysis of Johann Sebastian Bach's life and musical compositions, and of the artistic, philosophical, and religious world in which he acted. (Introduction by Kathleen Norland)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
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    Albert Schweitzer

    Albert Schweitzer is celebrated around the world as a European pioneer of medical service in Africa, a groundbreaking philosopher and musical scholar, and a catalyst of environmental and peace activism. He is the author of Out of My Life and Thought.

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