The interpretation of music

by Thurston Dart

Paper Book, 1963

Status

Available

Call number

781.63 D255i

DDC/MDS

781.63 D255i

Genres

Collection

Truett Hollis Collection

Publication

New York : Harper Colophon Books, 1963.

User reviews

LibraryThing member HarryMacDonald
Much ink has been spilt, and many trees slaughtered -- and not always to good purpose -- in the years since this book's arrival in 1954. Still, it remains a cornerstone for serious thought, listening, and performance of the music before Beethoven.

Subjects

Music Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Music Performance

Language

English

Original publication date

1954

Physical description

192 p.; 21 cm

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