The early clarinet
Subtitle: a practical guide
By: Colin Lawson.
Series: Cambridge handbooks to the historical performance of music
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Clarinet; Clarinet music -- 18th century -- History and criticism; Clarinet music -- 19th century -- History and criticism; Performance practice (Music) -- 18th century; Performance practice (Music) -- 19th century
Description: This guide, written by one of the foremost interpreters of early clarinet music, is intended for all clarinetists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the acquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques, which combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation. Most importantly, case studies that include the music of Handel, Mozart and Brahms help recreate performances as close as possible to the composer's original intention [Publisher description]
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-123) and index.