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The Early Clarinet Colin Lawson (Goldsmiths College, University of London)

The Early Clarinet By Colin Lawson (Goldsmiths College, University of London)

Summary

This guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which make up a well-grounded, period interpretation.

The Early Clarinet Summary

The Early Clarinet: A Practical Guide by Colin Lawson (Goldsmiths College, University of London)

This practical guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while players of modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation. The book presents and interprets evidence from primary sources and offers suggestions for further reading and investigation. Most importantly, a series of case studies which include the music of Handel, Mozart and Brahms helps recreate performances which will be as close as possible to the composer's original intention. As the early clarinet becomes increasingly popular worldwide, this guide, written by one of the foremost interpreters of early clarinet music, will ensure that players at all levels - professional, students or amateurs - are fully aware of historical considerations in their performance.

The Early Clarinet Reviews

' ... illuminating and surprisingly readable.' Early Music Review
'Colin Lawson's success as both an esteemed academic and dynamic solo clarinettist is brilliantly illustrated in his latest publication. An enlightened journey through all elements of the historical clarinet. A thoroughly informed and instructive publication, and a worthy addition to Lawson's other Cambridge [University] Press publications. Yet to be bettered.' Music Teacher
'All clarinet students who love and play the instrument should read this book. Lawson is one of that rare breed that can play and write equally well.' Early Music Today

Table of Contents

1. The early clarinet in context; 2. Historical considerations; 3. Equipment; 4. Playing historical clarinets Ingrid Pearson; 5. The language of musical style; 6. Case studies in ensemble music; 7. Related family members.

Additional information

NLS9780521624664
9780521624664
0521624665
The Early Clarinet: A Practical Guide by Colin Lawson (Goldsmiths College, University of London)
New
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2000-03-28
144
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