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The Cambridge Companion to the Organ
Author(s): Nicholas Thistlethwaite (Editor), Geoffrey Webber
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: March 13, 1999
- Language: English
- Print length: 356 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521575842
- ISBN-13: 9780521575843
Book Description
This Companion is an essential guide to all aspects of the organ and its music. The early chapters examine the instrument’s history and construction, and consider the scientific basis of its sounds, pitch and tuning. Central chapters investigate the practical art of learning and playing, and introduce the complex area of performance practice, while the final section explores the vast repertoire of organ music, by country, focusing on a selection of the most important traditions. The contributors are all experts in their field, making this the most authoritative reference book currently available.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“…The Cambridge Companion to the Organ…offers the reader an excellent summary of organbuilding, organ performance, and the major schools of organ music. For scholarly, yet accessible surveys of the major schools of organ music, the Companion stands alone.” The American Organist
“The Cambridge Companions to Music series offers a concise and useful overview of several musical instruments and a selection of composers. The volume is well laid out and thorough in its coverage, although intentionally limited because of the instrument’s long and expansive history.” Choice
“…this volume…is to be recommended to the accomplished organist or organ enthusiast. The essays provide much interesting and accurate information and should provoke much stimulating conversation.” Peter V. Picerno, Notes
Book Description
An essential Companion to all aspects of the organ and its music.
