A Companion to the Concerto by Robert Layton

A Companion to the Concerto by Robert Layton

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An illustrated survey of the growth and development of the concerto from its origins in the 17th century to the present day. Written by a team of international scholars and music critics, it is designed as a reference work for all who wish to expand their knowledge of the concerto repertoire.

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A Companion to the Concerto by Robert Layton

The Baroque period of European history was one in which many styles were forumlated. A development in music fundamental to this era, and with far-reaching consequences in later periods of music, was that of the concerto style for mixed groups or choirs of voices and instruments. From this, the instrumental concerto of the Baroque period emerged as an independent form towards the end of the 17th century. This book is an illustrated survey of the growth and development of the concerto from its origins to the present day. Written by a team of international scholars and music critics, it is designed as a reference work for all who wish to understand more about this perenially popular art form and expand their knowledge of the concerto repertoire.
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ISBN 13 9780747020066
ISBN 10 074702006X
Title A Companion to the Concerto
Author Robert Layton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1988-10-27
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.