Hans Jansen beschrijft de Duitse kerkmuziekvernieuwing aan de hand van twintig componistenportretten. Ook musicologen, theologen en filosofen komen aan het woord. Nauwgezet bespreekt hij de Singbewegung, de liturgische beweging en de Luther-renaissance. Met vele instructieve notenvoorbeelden.

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Inspiring and motivating students from the moment it published, Organic Chemistry has established itself in just one edition as the students' choice of organic chemistry text. Its explanatory, mechanistic, evidence-based approach makes it perfect for fostering a true understanding of the subject.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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