The Cambridge companion to the orchestra / edited by Colin Lawson.

Other author Lawson, Colin, editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Descriptionxiv, 297 pages : illustrations, music ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCambridge companions to music
Cambridge companions to music. ^A371619
Contents The history of the orchestra / Tim Carter and Erik Levi -- The development of musical instruments: national trends and musical implications / Robert Barclay -- The orchestral repertory / Peter Laki -- From notation to sound / Richard Rastall -- The art of orchestration / Julian Rushton -- The history of direction and conducting / Jeremy Siepmann -- International case studies / Jon Tolanski -- The revival of historical instruments / Colin Lawson -- Recording the orchestra / John Rushby-Smith -- Training the orchestral musician / Simon Channing -- The life of an orchestral musician / Clive Gillinson and Jonathan Vaughan -- Historical recordings of orchestras / Robert Philip -- The orchestral composer / Robert Saxton -- Educational programmes / Sue Knussen -- The future of the orchestra / Stephen Cottrell -- Appendices / compiled by Tim Carter and Erik Levi. The constitution of selected orchestras, 1670-1865 ; Orchestras founded in the nineteenth century ; Orchestras founded in the twentieth century.
Abstract This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in its breadth of coverage. It combines orchestral history and repertory with a practical bias offering critical thought about the past, present and future of the orchestra. Including topics such as the art of orchestration, scorereading, conducting, international orchestras, recording, as well as consideration of what it means to be an orchestral musician, an educator, or an informed listener, it will be of interest to a wideranging readership of music historians and professional or amateur performers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 284-290) and index.
ISBN0521806585
ISBN0521001323 (pbk.) :

Availability

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Music Music Stacks ML1200 .C36 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold