Keyboard Music Before 1700
Author | : Alexander Silbiger |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 421 |
Release | : 2004-08-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135924232 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135924236 |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Download or read book Keyboard Music Before 1700 written by Alexander Silbiger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keyboard Music Before 1700 begins with an overview of the development of keyboard music in Europe. Then, individual chapters by noted authorities in the field cover the key composers and repertory before 1700 in England, France, Germany and the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain and Portugal. The book concludes with a chapter on performance practice, which addresses current issues in the interpretation and revival of this music.