ABRSM : A PERFORMER'S GUIDE TO THE MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD. EDITED BY ANTHONY BURTON

by Various

This stimulating guide will help students and their teachers to achieve stylish performances of music of the Romantic period. Individual chapters from leading experts focus on historical background, notation and interpretation, and sources and editions, presenting the latest thinking on performance in a clear, helpful and practical way.

Genres: Music, History

120 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

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Reviews

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third book in the ABRSM performer’s guide series, this is a primer on how music of the romantic period might have been approached at the time, as well as describing technical developments in the instruments of the time that affect performance.

I found this to be an informative introduction, although it was quite dry in places. It also assumed too much prior knowledge given that the introduction implored you to read the chapters beyond your instrument! The commentary on how modern recordings have affected romantic performance was especially interesting. Very useful as a general overview with sections on different instrument families. Perhaps less so if your interest is in one instrument, as the detail might not be there.

[Richard Pohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very satisfied again, the excerpts used for illuminating the points are very useful even for my own classroom and I thouroughly enjoy the accompanying recording samples, too! The chapters on notations and sources are again among those recommended to anyone.