The most influential work of its kind ever written, appraising the musical qualities and potential of over 60 commonly used stringed, wind, and percussion instruments. Includes 150 full-score musical examples from works by Berlioz, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, and others. Complete with Berlioz's chapters on the orchestra and on conducting. Foreword by Richard Strauss. Glossary.
Language
English
Pages
737
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
June 01, 1902
Treatise on Instrumentation (Dover Books On Music: Analysis)
The most influential work of its kind ever written, appraising the musical qualities and potential of over 60 commonly used stringed, wind, and percussion instruments. Includes 150 full-score musical examples from works by Berlioz, Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, and others. Complete with Berlioz's chapters on the orchestra and on conducting. Foreword by Richard Strauss. Glossary.