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Cambridge Companion to the Harpsichord
Cambridge Companion to the Harpsichord
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This Companion provides a comprehensive overview of the harpsichord, including its history, tuning systems, role in ensembles, and contributions of composers like Scarlatti, Bach, and Handel. It features chapters by experts from various countries and includes musical examples, illustrations, and a timeline.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 406 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2019
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This comprehensive Companion, penned by fourteen esteemed experts in the field, delves into nearly every facet of the harpsichord, encompassing its historical development, tuning systems, its role in ensembles, its significance in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and featuring dedicated chapters on renowned composers such as Domenico Scarlatti, J.S. Bach, and Handel. Authored by experts with deep connections to the countries they discuss, including England, The Netherlands, Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, as well as the lesser-known harpsichord traditions of Russia, the Nordic and Baltic countries, and colonial Spanish and Portuguese America, the chapters in this book offer a rich tapestry of musical insights.
Packed with musical examples, illustrations, a comprehensive timeline of the harpsichord's evolution, and an appendix of essential composers, reliable editions, and original sources, this book is a treasure trove for harpsichord enthusiasts and those seeking to deepen their understanding of this remarkable instrument. Whether you are a seasoned player or a newcomer to the world of harpsichords, this Companion is an invaluable resource that will captivate your imagination and inspire your musical journey.
Weight: 690g
Dimension: 176 x 246 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781316609705
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