"A pearl distorted"
Subtitle: the Baroque period 1600-1750
By: by Christopher Hogwood and Michael Oliver.
Contributors: Oliver, Michael.; Smith, J. E. (James E.)
Series: A History of music of the western world 1100-1980 ; 3
Published: 1990
Place of publication: London : Guilford, Conn
Language: eng
Subjects: Folk music -- England -- History.; Music -- History.; Musical instruments -- History.; Popular music -- History.
Other titles: Music of the western world 1100-1980.; A pearl distorted.
Notes: Series editor, J. E. Smith. Side 1: What does 'Baroque' mean? The speakers discuss the different types of music which this complex period embraces, and show how in geographical terms also the era covers a very large area - Side 2: Opera is considered as the great dramatic spectacle of Baroque entertainment, and the current interest in authenticity in musical performance is examined.

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