Author Description
In The Late 18th And Early 19th Centuries, The Flute Was The Most Played Wind Instrument By Amateurs And Virtuosos. Thanks To The Flute's Popularity, Countless Instruments, Flute Compositions, And Flute Methods Were Produced, Of Which Many Are Still Preserved Today. The Flute Itself Has Undergone A Great Evolution; Flute Players And Makers Adapted It To The Steadily Changing Prevailing Musical Taste. With The Instrument, Its Performance Practice Changed As Well. Musical Rules Were Established And Adapted, Some Of Them Visible In The Scores, Others Applied By The Musicians. These Changes Are Reflected In The Ca. 150 Flute Methods Published Between 1760 And 1850. In This Book, Author Anne Pustlauk Sheds Light On The Complex World Of The Flute And Its Performance Practice In The Classical And Early Romantic Period. She Provides The Reader With All Information Needed To Perform The Repertoire Of That Time In A Historically Informed And Inspired Way-- Provided By Publisher.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the evolution of the flute and its associated performance practices during the transition from the Classical to the Early Romantic periods. Author Anne Pustlauk, a specialist in historical performance, synthesizes evidence from approximately 150 flute methods published between 1760 and 1850. She argues that the instrument's physical development was inextricably linked to shifting musical aesthetics, requiring modern performers to understand these historical conventions to achieve an informed interpretation of the repertoire.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the technical evolution of the flute between 1760 and 1850.
- Examination of approximately 150 historical flute method books.
- Guidelines for historically informed performance practice of Classical and Early Romantic repertoire.
- Contextualization of the flute's role among both amateur and virtuoso musicians of the era.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant resource for flutists seeking to bridge the gap between modern technique and period-appropriate performance. Readers frequently note the clarity with which Pustlauk translates complex historical data into practical applications for contemporary musicians.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2025-01-01
Publisher:
New York : Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0197790909
ISBN-13:
9780197790908
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Music
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Flute
Performance Practice
Flute Music
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