Jean-Philippe Rameau
Subtitle: his life and work.
Publisher: Cassell
Published: 1957
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 627
Subjects: Rameau, Jean Philippe, 1683-1764
Description: Definitive full-scale biography and critical study of great 18th-century composer. Full treatment of great operas and ballets as well as Rameau?s life and musical times, acoustic and harmonic theories, link to Lully, influence on Gluck, other topics. Numerous useful appendixes, indexes and an extensive bibliography. Over 300 musical examples.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [574]-587.