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  3. The Cambridge Companion to the Orchestra
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  • Cited by 5
  • Edited by Colin Lawson, London College of Music, Thames Valley University
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
September 2011
Print publication year:
2003
Online ISBN:
9781139002066
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL9780521806589
Subjects:
Music, Music: General Interest, Music Performance
Collection:
The Cambridge Companions to Music
Series:
Cambridge Companions to Music
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Book description

This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in the breadth of its coverage. It combines orchestral history and orchestral repertory with a practical bias offering critical thought about the past, present and future of the orchestra as a sociological and as an artistic phenomenon. This approach reflects many of the current global discussions about the orchestra's continued role in a changing society. Other topics discussed include the art of orchestration, scorereading, conductors and conducting, international orchestras, recording, as well as consideration of what it means to be an orchestral musician, an educator, or an informed listener. Written by experts in the field, the book will be of academic and practical interest to a wide-ranging readership of music historians and professional or amateur musicians as well as an invaluable resource for all those contemplating a career in the performing arts.

Reviews

'… interesting, thought provoking contributions … The book is a genuine testament to the immense variety of skills, knowledge and understanding that go into creating and maintaining an orchestra. I would hope that people other than those already involved in this musical vocation would pick it up - certainly it gives a wonderful impression of the world of orchestral music.'

Source: Classical Music

'Colin Lawson's book provides both a fascinating introduction to orchestra's many facets and a stimulating set of diverse essays … this book is a stimulating resource, and will provide an excellent addition to any bookshelf … I should be surprised if even those who live and breathe orchestras do not find thought-provoking material here, as well as anecdotes to delight in.'

Source: British Journal of Music Education

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Contents

Contents
  • Frontmatter
    pp i-xiv
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  • 1 - The history of the orchestra
    pp 1-21
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  • 2 - The development of musical instruments: national trends and musical implications
    pp 22-41
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  • 3 - The orchestral repertory
    pp 42-70
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  • 4 - From notation to sound
    pp 71-91
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  • 5 - The art of orchestration
    pp 92-111
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  • 6 - The history of direction and conducting
    pp 112-125
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  • 7 - International case studies
    pp 126-154
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  • 8 - The revival of historical instruments
    pp 155-168
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  • 9 - Recording the orchestra
    pp 169-179
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  • 10 - Training the orchestral musician
    pp 180-193
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  • 11 - The life of an orchestral musician
    pp 194-202
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  • 12 - Historical recordings of orchestras
    pp 203-217
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  • 13 - The orchestral composer
    pp 218-238
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  • 14 - Educational programmes
    pp 239-250
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  • 15 - The future of the orchestra
    pp 251-264
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  • Notes
    pp 265-271
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  • Appendices
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  • 1 - The constitution of selected orchestras, 1670–1865
    pp 272-274
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  • 2 - Orchestras founded in the nineteenth century
    pp 275-276
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  • 3 - Orchestras founded in the twentieth century
    pp 277-283
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  • Select bibliography
    pp 284-290
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  • Index
    pp 291-297
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