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955184
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Lawson, Colin, (Colin James)
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The historical performance of music : : an introduction /\ Colin Lawson and Robin Stowell.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge, UK ;New York :: Cambridge University Press,, 1999.
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Cambridge handbooks to the historical performance of music
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1 online resource (xiii, 219 pages) :: music
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0511019149
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: 0511050461
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: 0521621933
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: 0521627389
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: 6610418810
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: 9780511019142
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: 9780511050466
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: 9780511152368
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: 9780521621939
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: 9780521627382
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: 9786610418817
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-208) and index.
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| Contents
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Music as history. Introduction. The nature and development of historical awareness. Influential reworkings of Bach and Handel. Historical considerations. The pioneers: individuals and institutions. The role of musical expression. Arguments pro and con. Post-war philosophies. Period Mozart and beyond. The current scene -- The application of primary sources. Surviving instruments. Iconographical sources. Historical archives. Literary sources. Practical treatises : uses and limitations. Practical treatises : a summary. Theoretical treatises. The importance of communication. The role of editions. Musical taste -- Changes in musical style. National idioms. Articulation. Melodic inflection. Accentuation. Tempo. Rhythmic alteration. Ornamentation. Extempore embellishment. Improvisation. Continuo accompaniment -- Conditions and practices. Introduction. Pitch. Temperament. Vocal practices. Venues and programmes. Orchestral constitution and placement. Direction. Nineteenth-century changes -- Case studies in ensemble music. J.S. Bach : St Matthew Passion BWV 244. W.A. Mozart : Serenade for 13 instruments K361. Berlioz : Episode de la vie d'un Artiste, Symphonie Fantastique en cinq parties Op. 14. Brahms : Symphony No. 2 in D major Op. 73 -- The continuing debate. Introduction. The social position of historical music. A snapshot from 1983. Authenticity and Early Music. The 1990s. The future?
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This volume offers an overview of historical performance, surveying current issues, and suggesting future developments. Its kernel comprises discussion of the performer's primary source-materials and their interpretation, aspects of style and technique that combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation, and a survey of performance conditions and practices.
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Bach, Johann Sebastian,1685-1750., Matthäuspassion.
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Berlioz, Hector,1803-1869, Symphonie fantastique.
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Berlioz, Hector,1803-1869., Lélio.
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Brahms, Johannes,1833-1897., Symphonies,no 2, op. 73,ré majeur.
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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus,1756-1791., Sérénades,K. 370a (361),si bémol majeur.
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Performance practice (Music)-- History-- 18th century.
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Performance practice (Music)-- History-- 19th century.
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Pratique de l'exécution (Musique)-- 18e siècle.
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Pratique de l'exécution (Musique)-- 19e siècle.
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Historische Musikpraxis
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MUSIC-- Instruction Study-- Techniques.
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Performance practice (Music)
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Uitvoeringspraktijk.
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| Dewey Classification
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781.4/3/09
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| LC Classification
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ML457.L39 1999eb
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| Added Entry
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Stowell, Robin.
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