Description
Book SynopsisThis guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which make up a well-grounded, period interpretation.
Trade Review' … illuminating and surprisingly readable.' Early Music Review
'Colin Lawson's success as both an esteemed academic and dynamic solo clarinettist is brilliantly illustrated in his latest publication. An enlightened journey through all elements of the historical clarinet. A thoroughly informed and instructive publication, and a worthy addition to Lawson's other Cambridge [University] Press publications. Yet to be bettered.' Music Teacher
'All clarinet students who love and play the instrument should read this book. Lawson is one of that rare breed that can play and write equally well.' Early Music Today
Table of Contents1. The early clarinet in context; 2. Historical considerations; 3. Equipment; 4. Playing historical clarinets Ingrid Pearson; 5. The language of musical style; 6. Case studies in ensemble music; 7. Related family members.
