Bach at Leipzig Itamar Moses 9780573651441 Books
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Charaters 7 male
Full Length, Comedy/Farce
Interior set
Leipzig, Germany - 1722. Johann Kuhnau, revered organist of the Thomaskirche, suddenly dies, leaving his post vacant. The town council invites musicians to audition for the coveted position, among them young Johann Sebastian Bach. In an age where musicians depend on patronage from the nobility or the church to pursue their craft, the post at a prominent church in a cultured city is a near guarantee of fame and fortune -which is why some of the candidates are willing to resort to any lengths to secure it. BACH AT LEIPZIG is a fugue-like farcical web of bribery, blackmail, and betrayal set against the backdrop of Enlightenment questions about humanity, God, and art.Bach at Leipzig Itamar Moses 9780573651441 Books
This play is a very clever work of art in that it combines the silly and the profound in an entertaining mix. Humor and word play keep the interest of the viewer sustained throughout the acts. Yet, in some ways the play is about characters not on the stage and ideas that are only implicitly introduced in the play. Let me explain. This is a tightly written fast moving drama of 6 competitors for a valued music post at the Thomaskirsche in Leipzig Germany in 1722. It is very entertaining and witty as we see these 6 men express their inner ambitions and agendas as they make deals, create hidden agendas, conduct clandestine negotiation, engage in bribery and resort to blackmail. These actions are situated in a context of religious conflict between Lutheranism and Catholicism and the theological underpinnings for the Lutheran approach.Yet there is much that is brilliantly unsaid in the text, such as the fact that Bach is never seen on stage and is tangential to the manipulations yet is central to the final selection. Further, the great artist rises above the manipulations whereas those of lesser talent are then put in the position of plots and schemes to obtain the desired position. Itmar Moses points out the distinction between the artist and careerism and self promotion. Thoughtful and funny.
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Bach at Leipzig Itamar Moses 9780573651441 Books Reviews
Hilarious!!!!
Some diverting dialogue, but I suspect the playwright was trying to translate a musical form into dramaturgy; and I personally was unconvinced by the result.
Saw the play at my college but the booklet was in perfect condition. Didn't realize how small it was before i got it.
I saw this play on the stage -- it was mesmerizing but hard to catch the very witty dialogue. Hence I wanted to read it. It met all my expectations. Well worth having.
Itamar Moses has written a fantastic play in BACH AT LEIPZIG. Some knowledge of music history and theory is required to get all the jokes and understand the form of the first act (it is a fugue), but it is a highly accessible introduction to the history of J. S. Bach at a pivotal moment in his life. Recommended for all music students and enthusiasts. Great for a college seminar or music history class!
This was recommended for a Lutheran Church drama festival and it was bought on impulse. Very funny, and serious piece of art in the selection of an organist The style and breakdown of a selection for an organist was enthralling to read and am looking fwd to seeing this produced.
We were just seven guys in our theater class and no one else. Our teacher decided to simply search for a "play with only males and up to seven characters". And in the end he found this play, introduced it to us and we loved it! I played Graupner and I and the rest of us were having fun with our characters. Thank you teacher for choosing this play!
This play is a very clever work of art in that it combines the silly and the profound in an entertaining mix. Humor and word play keep the interest of the viewer sustained throughout the acts. Yet, in some ways the play is about characters not on the stage and ideas that are only implicitly introduced in the play. Let me explain. This is a tightly written fast moving drama of 6 competitors for a valued music post at the Thomaskirsche in Leipzig Germany in 1722. It is very entertaining and witty as we see these 6 men express their inner ambitions and agendas as they make deals, create hidden agendas, conduct clandestine negotiation, engage in bribery and resort to blackmail. These actions are situated in a context of religious conflict between Lutheranism and Catholicism and the theological underpinnings for the Lutheran approach.
Yet there is much that is brilliantly unsaid in the text, such as the fact that Bach is never seen on stage and is tangential to the manipulations yet is central to the final selection. Further, the great artist rises above the manipulations whereas those of lesser talent are then put in the position of plots and schemes to obtain the desired position. Itmar Moses points out the distinction between the artist and careerism and self promotion. Thoughtful and funny.
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