A History of the Concerto by Michael Thomas Roeder
This lucid guide traces the concerto's evolution over the major periods of music: baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century. The compositions of each important composer are discussed in detail, making this a useful companion to the form.
Michael Thomas Roeder is a professor at the University of Alberta, where he recently received the A. C. Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. His articles have appeared in the Canadian Association of University Schools of Music Journal and The Music Review. He has written and spoken extensively on the concerto, specifically on the baroque concerto, Alban Berg's Violin Concerto, the keyboard concertos of J. C. Bach and Mozart, and the influence of jazz on concert music. Dr. Roeder lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780931340611 |
| ISBN 10 | 0931340616 |
| Title | A History of the Concerto |
| Author | Michael Thomas Roeder |
| Series | Amadeus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard Corporation |
| Year published | 2003-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 484 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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