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Introduction to the Art of Singing By Johann Friedrich Agricola

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Klappentext An English translation with commentary of an important first treatise on singing by Agricola. Zusammenfassung Agricola published Introduction to the Art of Singing in Germany! in 1757 which consisted of a treatise by the Italian singing teacher! Tosi! to which Agricola added his own commentary. This edition! translated with introduction by the singer Julianne Baird! makes Agricola's work available in English. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments; Introduction: Agricola's treatise; Introduction to the art of singing; Translator's preface; Foreword of the author; Introduction of the author; 1. Observations for the use of the singing teacher; 2. Concerning appoggiaturas; 3. Concerning trills; 4. Concerning divisions; 5. Concerning recitative; 6. Remarks intended especially for the music student; 7. Concerning arias; 8. Concerning cadenzas; 9. Remarks for the use of the professional singer; 10. Concerning improvised variations of melodies; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

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Authors Johann Friedrich Agricola
Assisted by Julianne C. Baird (Editor), John Butt (Editor), Julianne C. Baird (Translation)
Publisher Cambridge University Press ELT
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 23.11.2006
 
EAN 9780521031011
ISBN 978-0-521-03101-1
No. of pages 312
Series Cambridge Musical Texts and Mo
Subject Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory

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