| Series |
Cambridge handbooks to the historical performance of music
Cambridge handbooks to the historical performance of music. ^A420193
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Historical background -- Equipment -- Technique -- The language of musical style -- Case studies. Bach: Quoniam from Mass in B minor, BWV 232 -- Haydn: Concerto in D, Hob.VIId: 3 and attrib. Haydn: Concerto in D, Hob.VIId: 4 -- Mozart: Concerto in E [flat], K 495 -- Beethoven: Sonata in F, op. 17 -- Schubert: Auf dem Strom, D 943 -- Schumann: Adagio and allegro in A [flat], op. 70 -- Brahms: Trio in E [flat], op. 40. |
| Abstract |
This introduction to the early horn provides an historical account of the instrument's development during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. The book aims to help performers to play in an historically appropriate style and to guide listeners towards a clear understanding of the issues which affected the way the horn was played during the period. It includes chapters on the historical background of the instrument, its design and development, and choice of instrument today. A series of case studies which include the music of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Brahms, will help performers to make a well-grounded, period interpretation of major works from the horn repertoire. Complemented by an extensive bibliography this accessible guide will appeal to players of all levels. |
| Local note | Little-328145--305131038097/ |
| Local note | Little-328145--305131038097/ |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 99054036 |
| ISBN | 0521632102 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 0521635594 (pbk.) |
