The Cambridge Companion to the Organ
(Part of the Cambridge Companions to Music Series)
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Offering a guide to all aspects of the organ and its music, this work examines the instrument, the player and the repertoire. The early chapters tell of the instrument's history and construction, identify the scientific basis of its sounds and the development of its pitch and tuning, examine the history of the organ case, and consider the current trends and conflicts within the world of organ building. Central chapters investigate the practical art of learning and playing the organ, introduce the complex area of performance practice, and outline the relationship between organ playing and the liturgy of the church. The final section explores the vast repertoire of organ music, focusing on a selection of the most important traditions. The essays, all newly commissioned, are written by experts in their field, making this the most authoritative reference book currently available.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521575842
ISBN13:9780521575843
Release Date:March 1999
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:356 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.8" x 9.6"
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