Focusing on keyboard instruments, this book explores performance challenges associated with music from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. It delves into historical context and technical nuances, providing insights into the evolution of keyboard playing techniques and their impact on musical interpretation during this period.
Cambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music Serie
Questa serie approfondisce il mondo dell'esecuzione musicale storicamente informata, portando in primo piano un aspetto cruciale della musica. Ogni volume si concentra su uno strumento specifico, esplorando fonti storiche e offrendo una guida pratica per i musicisti contemporanei. I lettori acquisiranno una comprensione più profonda delle pratiche esecutive d'epoca e troveranno ispirazione per le proprie interpretazioni. Serve come guida essenziale per studenti, professionisti e appassionati di musica storica.



Ordine di lettura consigliato
The Historical Performance of Music
- 236pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Focusing on historical performance from 1700 to 1900, this volume examines primary source materials and their interpretation, emphasizing style and technique for authentic period interpretations. It addresses contemporary issues like the impact of recording technology and explores future trends in performance practices. Case studies featuring works by Bach, Mozart, Berlioz, and Brahms illustrate the principles discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution and nuances of period performance.
The book provides a comprehensive examination of historical performance in a specific field, analyzing current challenges and trends while proposing potential future developments. It offers insights into how past events shape present circumstances and forecasts the evolution of the subject matter. Through a critical lens, the author engages with contemporary issues, making it a valuable resource for understanding the trajectory and future possibilities within the discipline.