The pipe organ : a composer's guide /

This work is a practical guide for composers to the pipe organ, showing how the instrument is still relevant for new music today. The book is aimed both at those who have never seen an organ before and experienced composers who want a detailed breakdown of what the instrument can do. It draws on mus...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Mitchell, James (Organist)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Zusammenfassung:
This work is a practical guide for composers to the pipe organ, showing how the instrument is still relevant for new music today. The book is aimed both at those who have never seen an organ before and experienced composers who want a detailed breakdown of what the instrument can do. It draws on musical examples spanning 400 years, particularly focussing on music by contemporary composers. A separate companion website also provides extra content such as video demonstrations of the organ, printable material for educational use and regularly updated links to further resources.
Umfang:
1 online resource (213 pages)
Anmerkungen:
Also issued in print: 2023.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-764532-1
0-19-764531-3
0-19-764530-5
Schlagworte:
Organ (Musical instrument) > Instruction and study.
Composition (Music) > Instruction and study.
Music.
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