Classical music lovers discussion

Hey there,

I passed a New Year's resolution to listen to all of Bach's cantatas this year. I thought it would make a useful supplement to read a couple of books on Bach's cantatas, or sacred music, or music in general if the best volumes don't focus on the cantatas per se.

I have an interested layperson's knowledge of music history and don't read music. I've read a fair number of books that include in-depth musicological analysis, like Charles Rosen's stuff, but that's about as technical as I can get. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

J.S. Bach - A Listener's Guide to His Choral Music: Unlocking the Masters Series, No. 20 Gordon Jones

Thanks, that looks promising. Have you read it?

Barnaby wrote: "Thanks, that looks promising. Have you read it?"

I have not but I have done others in the series and they were very good. I plan to get this one.

Thanks! Ordered. I'll surely review it.