Discover a profound journey through music and memory in the captivating book 'Counterpoint' by Philip Kennicott. This BRAND NEW edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2022, spans 256 pages of heartfelt narrative and exploration. Kennicott's eloquent prose delves into his obsession with Bach's timeless masterpiece, the Goldberg Variations, as he navigates the complexities of grief and childhood memories following his mother's passing. Experience the ebbs and flows of joy, frustration, and the quest for mastery over these intricate piano pieces. The rich melodies, harmonies, and counterpoint come alive in his storytelling, inviting readers to ponder deep questions about music and human connection. This book is not just a musical analysis; it's an emotional revelation that resonates with anyone who has faced loss or sought to find beauty amid sorrow. Enjoy free shipping on this important work, but please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Reserve your copy of 'Counterpoint' today and embark on a journey that celebrates the healing power of music and the depth of personal discovery.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393868388
Year: 2022
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256


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As his mother was dying, Philip Kennicott began to listen to the music of Bach obsessively, and spent the next five years trying to learn one of the composer's greatest keyboard masterpieces, the Goldberg Variations. In Counterpoint, he recounts his efforts to rise to the challenge, and to fight through his grief by coming to terms with his memories of a difficult, complicated childhood. He describes the joys of mastering some of the piano pieces, the frustrations that plague his understanding of others, and the surpassing beauty of the melodies, harmonies, and counterpoint that distinguish them. Ultimately, he raises two questions that become increasingly interrelated, not unlike a contrapuntal passage in one of the variations itself: What does it mean to know a piece of music? What does it mean to know another human being?