The Orchestra
Author | : Joan Peyser |
Publisher | : Hal Leonard Corporation |
Total Pages | : 660 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 1423410262 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781423410263 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Orchestra written by Joan Peyser and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2006 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The symphonic orchestra is intriguingly considered in essays by 23 leading music authors and thinkers. Topics include historical beginnings, the role of the conductor, the orchestral audience, the nature of the repertoire, and how recordings have affected the modern orchestra. With a new editor's introduction for this 2006 edition and a glossary of terms.