The Eloquent Oboe A History of the Hautboy From 1640-1760 |
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Author:
| Haynes, Bruce |
Series title: | Early Music Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-19-816646-7 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2001 |
Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $425.00 |
Book Description:
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This is the first in-depth survey of the oboe during its Golden Age, tracing the history of the instrument from its invention through its many mutations as it adapted to the changing demands of composers. The author describes in detail the instruments, players, makers, and composers, how and where it was played, and who listened to it.
This is the first in-depth survey of the oboe during its Golden Age, tracing the history of the instrument from its invention through its many mutations as it adapted to the changing demands of composers. The author describes in detail the instruments, players, makers, and composers, how and where it was played, and who listened to it.