Early Music (Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides)

Early Music (Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides)

by Denis Stevens (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: Revised edition
Publisher: Kahn & Averill
Published: 31 Jan 1998

ISBN 10: 1871082625
ISBN 13: 9781871082623

Author Bio
Denis Stevens has a lifetime of experience including the Philharmonia Orchestra, the BBC (where he served as senior producer of pre-classical music), the RAM, and two Distinguished Professorships in the USA. As co-founder of the Ambrosian Singers and conductor of the Accademia Monteverdiana, he introduced early repertoire to the Proms and to the major European music festivals. His books, music editions and articles demonstrate the breadth and depth of his research. He was appointed a CBE in 1984.