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This practical guide is intended for all violinists and viola players who wish to give - or to understand and appreciate - historically aware performances of early music for their instruments. It comprises discussion of the literature, history and repertory of the violin and viola, the myriad relevant primary sources and their interpretation, and the various aspects of style and technique that combine to make up well-grounded, period performances. It also considers various related family instruments, contains practical advice on the acquisition of appropriate instruments, and offers suggestions for further reading and investigation. Many of the principles outlined are put into practice in case studies of six works composed c.1700-c.1900, the core period which forms this series' principal (though not exclusive) focus. Music by Corelli, Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms is examined with a view to recreating performances as faithful as possible to the composer's original intention.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139780521625555
eBay Product ID (ePID)92059344
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Early Violin and Viola: a Practical Guide
Book SeriesCambridge Handbooks to the Historical Performance of Music
Publication Year2001
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
AuthorRobin Stowell
TopicMusical Instruments
Number of Pages252 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight380 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRobin Stowell