Form and Performance. With a foreword by Benjamin Britten.

This book deals with the problems of musical performance systematically & in a workmanlike fashion. There are a number of topics covered illustrated with musical examples. Contents: *Foreword by Benjamin Britten *Preface *Introduction *The elements of musical sound *The elements of musical form *The tonal aspect *The temporal aspect *Dynamics *Timbre & color *Structure *Movement *Phrasing