The Orchestra: A Collection of 23 Essays on Its Origins and Transformations (Book)
Book Details
PublisherHal Leonard
ISBN / ASINB006CDJ7IA
ISBN-13978B006CDJ7I9
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,197,301
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
The symphonic orchestra is intriguingly considered in essays by 23 leading music authors and thinkers. Topics include historical beginnings, the role of the conductor, the orchestral audience, the nature of the repertoire, and how recordings have affected the modern orchestra. With a new editor's introduction for this 2006 edition and a glossary of terms.
