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The hurdy-gurdy is currently enjoying a renaissance in early music circles. The second edition of Green's book offers an update that includes valuable new insights and is sure to inspire future performers to delve into the repertoire and performance practices of the period.

* French History *

"This book will be of value to anyone researching or intending to play the instrument and its delightful music."

* Notes *

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Second Edition
Preface to the Original Edition
1. Historical Background
2. The Music
3. Musical Interpretation and Performance
4. The Repertory
5. The Vielle in the Literature of Seventeenth- and Eigteenth-Century France
Appendix: Translation of the Avertissements in Works by Jean-Baptiste Dupuits
Bibliography
Index

The HurdyGurdy in EighteenthCentury France Second

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    Publisher: Indiana University Press
    Publication Date: 31/10/2016
    ISBN13: 9780253024954, 978-0253024954
    ISBN10: 0253024951
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    Description

    Book Synopsis


    Trade Review

    The hurdy-gurdy is currently enjoying a renaissance in early music circles. The second edition of Green's book offers an update that includes valuable new insights and is sure to inspire future performers to delve into the repertoire and performance practices of the period.

    * French History *

    "This book will be of value to anyone researching or intending to play the instrument and its delightful music."

    * Notes *

    Table of Contents

    Introduction to the Second Edition
    Preface to the Original Edition
    1. Historical Background
    2. The Music
    3. Musical Interpretation and Performance
    4. The Repertory
    5. The Vielle in the Literature of Seventeenth- and Eigteenth-Century France
    Appendix: Translation of the Avertissements in Works by Jean-Baptiste Dupuits
    Bibliography
    Index

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