The historical performance of music : an introduction / Colin Lawson and Robin Stowell.

Author/creator Lawson, Colin
Other author Stowell, Robin.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Descriptionxiii, 219 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Performance practice (Music)--History. --18th century.
Performance practice (Music)--History. --19th century.

SeriesCambridge handbooks to the historical performance of music
Cambridge handbooks to the historical performance of music. ^A420193
Contents Music as history. Introduction ; The nature and development of historical awareness ; Influential reworkings of Bach and Handel ; Historical considerations ; The pioneers: individuals and institutions ; The role of musical expression ; Arguments pro and con ; Post-war philosophies ; Period Mozart and beyond ; The current scene -- The application of primary sources. Surviving instruments ; Iconographical sources ; Historical archives ; Literary sources ; Practical treatises, uses and limitations ; Practical treatises, a summary ; Theoretical treatises ; The importance of communication ; The role of editions ; Musical taste -- Changes in musical style. National idioms ; Articulation ; Melodic inflection ; Accentuation ; Tempo ; Rhythmic alteration ; Ornamentation ; Extempore embellishment ; Improvisation ; Continuo accompaniment -- Conditions and practices. Introduction ; Pitch ; Temperament ; Vocal practices ; Venues and programmes ; Orchestral constitution and placement ; Direction ; Nineteenth-century changes -- Case studies in ensemble music. J.S. Bach: St Matthew passion BWV 244 ; W.A. Mozart: Serenade for 13 instruments K361 ; Berlioz: Episolde de la vie d'un artiste, Symphonie fantastique en cinq parties op. 14 ; Brahms: Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 73 -- The continuing debate. Introduction ; The social position of historical music ; A snapshot from 1983 ; Authenticity and early music ; The 1990s ; The future?
Abstract This text offers a concise overview of historical performance, taking into account the many significant developments that have taken place in the discipline, particularly in the 1990s. It addresses practical matters rather than philosophical issues.
Local noteLittle-324218--305131021605R
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 199-208) and index.
LCCN 98042731
ISBN0521621933 (hb)
ISBN0521627389 (pb)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML457 .L39 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold