The biography of J. S. Bach by Christoph Wolff offers a new perspective on the life and work of this great composer of the Baroque era. With 640 pages and dimensions of 15.6x15.6cm, it presents an accessible narrative that reveals the man behind his music. Wolff explores the close relationship between Bach's life and his music, highlighting the inventiveness and complexity of his work, as expressed in his music, composition, performance, teaching, and study. At the same time, it places Bach within the broader social and cultural context of his time, shedding light on the institutions, traditions, and influences that surrounded him