Geoffrey Burgess
The Oboe
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300100532
- author:
- Geoffrey Burgess
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 16.51 x 2.54 x 24.13 centimetres
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Oboe: A Comprehensive History By Geoffrey Burgess and Bruce Haynes This authoritative volume explores the rich history of the oboe, from its early forms to the present day. The authors delve into the instrument's development, tracing its evolution from the shawm in the mid-seventeenth century to the Conservatoire-system oboe. They examine the oboe's place in various musical periods and analyze its social function in different eras. The book features extensive illustrations, technical appendices, and a discography, making it an invaluable resource for woodwind students and performers. With in-depth discussions of prominent players, including Gillet, Goossens, Tabuteau, and Holliger, this comprehensive history is essential reading for anyone interested in the oboe. With its wealth of information and detailed analysis, The Oboe: A Comprehensive History provides a thorough understanding of this fascinating instrument.
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