One hundred years of violoncello : a history of technique and performance practice, 1740-1840

One hundred years of violoncello : a history of technique and performance practice, 1740-1840 / Valerie Walden.

Author/creator	Walden, Valerie
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Cambrige ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1998.
Description	xv, 311 pages : illustrations, music ; 26 cm.
Subject(s)	Cello--Performance. Cello music--18th century --Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.) Cello music--18th century --History and criticism. Cello music--19th century --History and criticism. Performance practice (Music)--History --18th century. Performance practice (Music)--History --19th century. Cello--Performance --History --18th century. Cello--Performance --History --19th century. Embellishment (Music) Musical accompaniment.

Variant title	100 years of violoncello
Series	Cambridge musical texts and monographs Cambridge musical texts and monographs. ^A261190
Contents	Violoncellists and schools of performance -- Development of the violoncello, the bow, and notation -- The bow grip and instrument hold -- The development of fingering techniques -- Bow strokes and their execution -- Special effects -- Rules of ornamentation -- The art of accompaniment -- Elements of aesthetics and style.
Abstract	This is the first book to address the full range of performance issues for the cello from the Baroque to the early Romantic period. The development of playing techniques and stylistic transitions is traced regionally through a comparison of Italian, French, German, English, and East European performance traits. Through a close study of contemporary violoncello methods, music, early instruments, periodicals, diaries, letters, and pictures, the author provides a cohesive overview which examines construction methods for instruments and bows, fingering and bowing techniques, special effects and ornamentation, accompanying skills, and the stylistic preferences of the most famous soloists of the time. Richly illustrated with over 300 music examples, plates, and figures, this book allows the reader to apply the information to his or her own manner of playing period music.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 300-305) and index.
LCCN	96047436
ISBN	0521554497 (hardback)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Music Stacks	ML915 .W25 1998	✔ Available	Place Hold