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William Croft; Edited By Richard Platt In 2 V. Cover Title. Edited Principally From Mss. In The British Library (add. 5336) And The Henry Watson Music Library, Manchester (brm 7105 Rf 31).
This volume investigates the complete organ compositions of William Croft, providing a definitive scholarly edition for performance and study. The editor, Richard Platt, utilizes primary source manuscripts held in the British Library and the Henry Watson Music Library to reconstruct Croft's original intentions. By synthesizing these disparate sources, the text establishes a reliable framework for understanding the technical and stylistic nuances of early 18th-century English organ music.
What You Will Find
This edition is widely regarded by musicologists and organists as a foundational resource for the study of William Croft's keyboard output. Experts frequently note the meticulous nature of the editorial process, which provides necessary clarity for those interpreting Baroque-era organ compositions.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1976-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, London
ISBN-10:
0193753324
ISBN-13:
9780193753327
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