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This is a compact, composite and authoritative survey of the history and development of the cello and its repertory since the origins of the instrument. The volume comprises thirteen essays, written by a team of nine distinguished scholars and performers, and is intended to develop the cello’s historical perspective in breadth and from every relevant angle, offering as comprehensive a coverage as possible. It focuses in particular on four principal areas: the instrument’s structure, development and fundamental acoustical principles; the careers of the most distinguished cellists since the baroque era; the cello repertory (including chapters devoted to the concerto, the sonata, other solo repertory, and ensemble music); and its technique, teaching methods and relevant aspects of historical and performance practice. It is the most comprehensive book ever to be published about the instrument and provides essential information for performers, students and teachers.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #243734 in Books
• Published on: 1999-06-28
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 286 pages

Synopsis
This is a compact, composite and authoritative survey of the history and development of the cello and its repertory since the origins of the instrument. The volume comprises thirteen essays, written by a team of nine distinguished scholars and performers, and is intended to develop the cello's historical perspective in breadth and from every relevant angle, offering as comprehensive a coverage as possible. It focuses in particular on four principal areas: the instrument's structure, development and fundamental acoustical principles; the careers of the most distinguished cellists since the baroque era; the cello repertory (including chapters devoted to the concerto, the sonata, other solo repertory, and ensemble music); and its technique, teaching methods and relevant aspects of historical and performance practice. It is the most comprehensive book ever to be published about the instrument and provides essential information for performers, students and teachers.

Customer Reviews

Essential reading for all Cellists
This book is a series of essays by different authors which together give an excellent summary of the history, construction, and repertoire of the cello, and a short biography of the outstanding cellists who have contributed to the development of the instrument.

It is useful alike for beginners to understand the heritage of the instrument, and for advanced players to learn about items of repertoire and technique. It culminates in a section describing some of the new techniques and developments of the 20th century, which is useful for cellists who have been trained in traditional ways of playing, and who would like to broaden their knowledge.

The editor, Robin Stowell, has done an excellent job to integrate the contributions into a coherent whole. All cellists should own this book!