The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Instruments & Instruction, Strings, Music Styles, Classical & Opera, Classical
| Author: | Robert A. Green | ISBN: | 9780253025135 |
| Publisher: | Indiana University Press | Publication: | October 31, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Indiana University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert A. Green |
| ISBN: | 9780253025135 |
| Publisher: | Indiana University Press |
| Publication: | October 31, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Indiana University Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
