In this Book
- The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition
- Book
- 2016
- Published by: Indiana University Press
- Series: Publications of the Early Music Institute
summary
The hurdy-gurdy, or vielle, has been part of European musical life since the eleventh century. In eighteenth-century France, improvements in its sound and appearance led to its use in chamber ensembles. This new and expanded edition of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France offers the definitive introduction to the classic stringed instrument. Robert A. Green discusses the techniques of playing the hurdy-gurdy and the interpretation of its music, based on existing methods and on his own experience as a performer. The list of extant music includes new pieces discovered within the last decade and provides new historical context for the instrument and its role in eighteenth-century French culture.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright Page
- pp. i-vi
- Preface to the First Edition
- pp. ix-xii
- Acknowledgments for the Second Edition
- pp. xiii-xiv
- Introduction to the Second Edition
- pp. xv-xxvi
- 1 Historical Background
- pp. 1-24
- 2 The Music
- pp. 25-49
- 4 The Repertory
- pp. 66-88
- Bibliography
- pp. 109-114
Additional Information
ISBN
9780253025135
Related ISBN(s)
9780253024954
MARC Record
OCLC
960940530
Pages
144
Launched on MUSE
2016-11-30
Language
English
Open Access
No