The pianoforte and its music / by Henry Edward Krehbiel.

Author/creator Krehbiel, Henry Edward author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Cooper Square Publishers, Inc., 1971.
Copyright Date©1911
Descriptionix, 314 pages : illustrations, portraits, music ; 21 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe music lover's library
Music-lover's library. ^A647795
Contents Part I. The instrument. Principles and primitive prototypes -- Mediaeval precursors -- The pianoforte of to-day -- Part II. The composers. The earliest clavier music -- The English virginalists -- French and Italian clavecinists -- The German school : Bach and Handel -- Classicism and the sonata -- Beethoven : an intermezzo -- The Romantic school -- National schools -- Part III. The players. Virtuosi and their developments.
Abstract A study of the origin and development of the pianoforte, the music composed for it, and its performers.
General noteOriginally published: New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. (The music lover's library).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 70166583
ISBN0815404026
ISBN9780815404026

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML700 .K73 1971 ✔ Available Place Hold