The Cambridge Companion to the Orchestra
The Cambridge Companion to the Orchestra

Author: Colin James Lawson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003-04-24

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780521001328

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This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in its breadth of coverage. It combinesorchestral 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.

The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone
The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone

Author: Richard Ingham

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-02-13

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1107494052

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The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone, first published in 1999, tells the story of the saxophone, its history and technical development from Adolphe Sax (who invented it c. 1840) to the end of the twentieth century. It includes extensive accounts of the instrument's history in jazz, rock and classical music as well as providing practical performance guides. Discussion of the repertoire and soloists from 1850 to the present day includes accessible descriptions of contemporary techniques and trends, and moves into the electronic age with midi wind instruments. There is a discussion of the function of the saxophone in the orchestra, in 'light music' and in rock and pop studios, as well as of the saxophone quartet as an important chamber music medium. The contributors to this volume are some of the finest performers and experts on the saxophone.

The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet
The Cambridge Companion to the String Quartet

Author: Robin Stowell

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2003-11-13

Total Pages: 672

ISBN-13: 1139826549

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This Companion offers a concise and authoritative survey of the string quartet by eleven chamber music specialists. Its fifteen carefully structured chapters provide coverage of a stimulating range of perspectives previously unavailable in one volume. It focuses on four main areas: the social and musical background to the quartet's development; the most celebrated ensembles; string quartet playing, including aspects of contemporary and historical performing practice; and the mainstream repertory, including significant 'mixed ensemble' compositions involving string quartet. Various musical and pictorial illustrations and informative appendixes, including a chronology of the most significant works, complete this indispensable guide. Written for all string quartet enthusiasts, this Companion will enrich readers' understanding of the history of the genre, the context and significance of quartets as cultural phenomena, and the musical, technical and interpretative problems of chamber music performance. It will also enhance their experience of listening to quartets in performance and on recordings.

The Cambridge Companion to Eighteenth-Century Opera
The Cambridge Companion to Eighteenth-Century Opera

Author: Anthony R. DelDonna

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-06-25

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0521873584

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The perfect accompaniment to courses on eighteenth-century opera for both students and teachers, this Companion is a definitive reference resource.

The Clarinet
The Clarinet

Author: Eric Hoeprich

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 9780300102826

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The clarinet has a long and rich history as a solo, orchestral, and chamber musical instrument. In this broad-ranging account Eric Hoeprich, a performer, teacher, and expert on historical clarinets, explores its development, repertoire, and performance history. Looking at the antecedents of the clarinet, as well as such related instruments as the chalumeau, basset horn, alto clarinet, and bass clarinet, Hoeprich explains the use and development of the instrument in the Baroque age. The period from the late 1700s to Beethoven's early years is shown to have fostered ever wider distribution and use of the instrument, and a repertoire of increasing richness. The first half of the nineteenth century, a golden age for the clarinet, brought innovation in construction and great virtuosity in performance, while the following century and a half produced a surge in new works from many composers. The author also devotes a chapter to the role of the clarinet in bands, folk music, and jazz.

The Historical Performance of Music
The Historical Performance of Music

Author: Colin Lawson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1999-11-11

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780521627382

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A 1999 overview of historical performance, surveying issues and suggesting future developments.

The Cambridge History of Musical Performance
The Cambridge History of Musical Performance

Author: Colin Lawson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-02-16

Total Pages: 1066

ISBN-13: 1316184420

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The intricacies and challenges of musical performance have recently attracted the attention of writers and scholars to a greater extent than ever before. Research into the performer's experience has begun to explore such areas as practice techniques, performance anxiety and memorisation, as well as many other professional issues. Historical performance practice has been the subject of lively debate way beyond academic circles, mirroring its high profile in the recording studio and the concert hall. Reflecting the strong ongoing interest in the role of performers and performance, this History brings together research from leading scholars and historians and, importantly, features contributions from accomplished performers, whose practical experiences give the volume a unique vitality. Moving the focus away from the composers and onto the musicians responsible for bringing the music to life, this History presents a fresh, integrated and innovative perspective on performance history and practice, from the earliest times to today.