The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France
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| Title: | The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France |
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| Description: | 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. |
| Authors: | Robert A. Green |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Hurdy-gurd, Music--France--18th century--History and criticism |
| Categories: | MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Strings |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | 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. |
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| ISBN: | 9780253024954 9780253025135 |
