The flute / Ardal Powell.
The flute / Ardal Powell.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, 2002.
Date
2002.
Call Numbers
N788.3209/1
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
x, 347 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. Shepherds, monks, and soldiers -- 2. The flute at war and at home -- 3. Consort and solo: the seventeenth century -- 4. The early eighteenth century: the 'baroque' flute's golden age -- 5. Quantz and the operatic style -- 6. The Classical flute -- 7. Travelling virtuosi, concert showpieces, and a...
Publication information
Publisher
New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, 2002.
Place of Publication
Connecticut
Date Published
2002.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"This book tells the story of the flute in the musical life of Europe and North America from the twelfth century to the present day. It is the first history to illustrate the relationship that has bound the instrument, its music, and performance technique together through eight centuries of shifting musical tastes and practices." "For the first tim...
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Full title
The flute / Ardal Powell.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
The Yale musical instrument series.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-334) and index.
Contextual Information
Other version (online)
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Call Numbers
N788.3209/1
Record Identifier
74Vv4Rv3GBE3
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv4Rv3GBE3
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ISBN
0300094981 (pbk.)
9780300093414
0300093411
9780300094985 (pbk.)
DDC
788.32
788.3209
MMS ID
991015451179702626
