The pianoforte and its music / by Henry Edward Krehbiel.
| Author/creator | Krehbiel, Henry Edward author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Cooper Square Publishers, Inc., 1971. |
| Copyright Date | ©1911 |
| Description | ix, 314 pages : illustrations, portraits, music ; 21 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | The 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 note | Originally published: New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. (The music lover's library). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 70166583 |
| ISBN | 0815404026 |
| ISBN | 9780815404026 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML700 .K73 1971 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |