History of Pianoforte Music

Originally published in 1924, and authored by a renowned pianist and musicologist, this book is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of pianoforte music from its origins in the early 18th century to modern times. The book begins with a discussion of sixteenth-century English composers for the virginal. Special emphasis is given to works of the Romantic period and to national styles of piano music such as those of Chopin and the Polish school, Liszt and Magyar music, and Cesar Franck and music of The Netherlands. The book provides a bibliography and lists of major collective editions, publishers of piano music throughout the world, and journals for pianists.

Info autore

Herbert Westerby was a renowned pianist and musicologist.

Riassunto

Originally published in 1924, and authored by a renowned pianist and musicologist, this book is a comprehensive study of the history and evolution of pianoforte music from its origins in the early 18th century to modern times. The book begins with a discussion of sixteenth-century English composers for the virginal.

Relazione

Original Review of Bach's 'Brandenburg' Concertos:
'Mr Carrell has written a useful little book... [he] is a reliable guide...' Music and Letters, Vol 45, Issue 3 (1964).

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Herbert Westerby, Westerby Herbert
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Copertina rigida
• Data pubblicazione: 01.11.2024
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Musica > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie
• EAN: 9781032908175
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3290817-5
• Numero di pagine: 432
• Serie: Routledge Revivals
• Categorie: MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, baroque, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Composers and songwriters, Keyboard instruments, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Baroque music (c 1600 to c 1750), Western "classical" music, Classical music;Piano music composers;Harpsichord;Clavichord, polyphonic composition, Romantic era composers, evolution of keyboard repertoire, piano pedagogy methods, national music traditions, harpsichord technique