Performing Brahms: Early Evidence of Performance Style (Musical Performance and Reception)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (725 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0521652731 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 408 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This study brings most of the available evidence into a single volume, along with commentary by leading Brahms experts. Most importantly, the book contains an unique CD of historic recordings--including an actual performance by Brahms--which provides tangible insight and a greater appreciation of the composer.. Although the music of Brahms is central to the lives of classical performers and listeners, few know how Brahms and his contemporaries performed his music
' this is a fascinating book.' Early Music
. He contributes regularly to The New York Times, and his work has appeared in Early Music, Historical Performance, The American Brahms Society Newsletter, and many other publications. He is author of The Musical Life of the Crystal Palace, The Music of Brahms, Brahms: A German Requiem and the editor of The Cambridge Co
A symposium on Brahms for Chorus America preceded the Atlanta A symposium on Brahms for Chorus America preceded the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performance of the REQUIEM. The scholarship presented in both of Michael Musgrave's books was invaluable.