The eloquent oboe
Subtitle: a history of the hautboy 1640-1760 / Bruce Haynes
Series: Oxford early music series; Early music series (London, England : 1976)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 528
Subjects: Oboe
Description: "The Eloquent Oboe is a history of the hautboy, the oboe of the Baroque period. It reflects recent interest in this instrument, which was the first of the woodwinds to join with strings in creating the new orchestra, and had by the end of the twentieth century again become a regular presence on the concert scene. Between 1640 and 1760, this type of oboe underwent dramatic changes in both function and physical form, and the majority of its solo and chamber repertoire appeared. Haynes examines in detail the hautboy's structure, its players, makers, and composers, issues of performing style and period techniques, how and where the instrument was played, and who listened to it."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [491]-518) and index