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The Cambridge Companion to the Piano by Rowland, David

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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780521479868
Subject Area
Music
Publication Name
Cambridge Companion to the Piano
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Item Length
9.6 in
Subject
History & Criticism, General, Printed Music / Piano & Keyboard Repertoire
Publication Year
1998
Series
Cambridge Companions to Music Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Kenneth Hamilton
Item Weight
16.5 Oz
Item Width
6.7 in
Number of Pages
260 Pages

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The Cambridge Companion to the Piano is an informative and practical guide to one of the world's most popular instruments. This collection of specially commissioned essays offers an accessible introduction to the history of the piano, performance styles, and its vast repertoire. Part 1 reviews the evolution of the piano, from its earliest forms up to the most recent developments. Part 2 explores the varied repertory, up to contemporary music, with a final chapter on jazz, blues and ragtime. The Companion also contains a glossary of important terms and will be a valuable source for the piano performer, student and enthusiast.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
052147986x
ISBN-13
9780521479868
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038308156

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
260 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Cambridge Companion to the Piano
Publication Year
1998
Subject
History & Criticism, General, Printed Music / Piano & Keyboard Repertoire
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Music
Author
Kenneth Hamilton
Series
Cambridge Companions to Music Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
16.5 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
97-041860
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
‘Insight brought to the byways of nineteenth-century drawing-room life is one of the pleasures of dipping into this guide of the piano and its history …’.Times Literary Supplement, "...a well-tuned set of illustrated essays on the history of the instrument, its performance, and its repertory." Carlin Romano, The Philadelphia Inquirer, 'Insight brought to the byways of nineteenth-century drawing-room life is one of the pleasures of dipping into this guide of the piano and its history ...'.Times Literary Supplement, 'Insight brought to the byways of nineteenth-century drawing-room life is one of the pleasures of dipping into this guide of the piano and its history …'. Times Literary Supplement, 'Insight brought to the byways of nineteenth-century drawing-room life is one of the pleasures of dipping into this guide of the piano and its history ... ' Times Literary Supplement
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
786.2
Lc Classification Number
Ml650 .C3 1998
Table of Content
List of figures; List of music examples; Notes on the contributors; Acknowledgements; Bibliographical abbreviations and pitch notation; Introduction David Rowland; Part I. Pianos and Pianists: 1. The piano to c.1770 David Rowland; 2. Pianos and pianists c.1770-c.1825 David Rowland; 3. The piano since c.1825 David Rowland; 4: The virtuoso tradition Kenneth Hamilton; 5: Pianists on record in the early twentieth century Robert Philip; 6. The acoustics of the piano Bernard Richardson; Part II. Repertory: 7. Repertory and canon Dorothy de Val and Cyril Ehrlich; 8. The music of the early pianists (to c.1830) David Rowland; 9. Piano music for concert hall and salon c.1830-1900 J. Barrie Jones; 10. Nationalism J. Barrie Jones; 11. New horizons in the twentieth century Mervyn Cooke; 12. Ragtime, blues, jazz and popular music Brian Priestley; Glossary; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.
Copyright Date
1998

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