Full Description
Originally entitled Musicology, in this work musicians are shown how to perform concertos by Vivaldi and his contemporaries in a way that would be recognized and encouraged by their composers. In addition, the key role of Sir Thomas Beecham as a pioneer in early music receives its proper credit and appreciation.
Contents
Introduction by Yehudi Menuhin, Preface by Denis Stevens, Part One: Viewpoints, 1. Early Music - A Personal Approach, 2. What is Early Music?, Part Two - Some Basic Materials, 3. References Works and Catalogues, 4. Musical Literature, 5. Collected Works and Musical Monuments, Part Three - Applied Musicology, 6. The Continuo, 7. Liturgy and Music, 8. Ornamentation, 9. Instrumentation, 10 Vocal Tone-Colour, 11. Musical Pitfalls, 12. Problems in Literary Texts, Acknowledgements, Index
