Early Music
Published on 1. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-871082-62-3 (ISBN)
Description
Originally entitled Musicology, in this work musicians are shown how to perform concertos by Vivaldi and his contemporaries in a way that would be recognized and encouraged by their composers. In addition, the key role of Sir Thomas Beecham as a pioneer in early music receives its proper credit and appreciation.
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Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
331 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-871082-62-3 (9781871082623)
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Person
Denis Stevens has a lifetime of experience including the Philharmonia Orchestra, the BBC (where he served as senior producer of pre-classical music), the RAM, and two Distinguished Professorships in the USA. As co-founder of the Ambrosian Singers and conductor of the Accademia Monteverdiana, he introduced early repertoire to the Proms and to the major European music festivals. His books, music editions and articles demonstrate the breadth and depth of his research. He was appointed a CBE in 1984.
Content
Introduction by Yehudi Menuhin, Preface by Denis Stevens, Part One: Viewpoints, 1. Early Music - A Personal Approach, 2. What is Early Music?, Part Two - Some Basic Materials, 3. References Works and Catalogues, 4. Musical Literature, 5. Collected Works and Musical Monuments, Part Three - Applied Musicology, 6. The Continuo, 7. Liturgy and Music, 8. Ornamentation, 9. Instrumentation, 10 Vocal Tone-Colour, 11. Musical Pitfalls, 12. Problems in Literary Texts, Acknowledgements, Index