The clarinet / edited by Jane Ellsworth.
| Other author | Ellsworth, Jane, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2021. |
| Description | vi, 297 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Eastman studies in music ; 179 Eastman studies in music ; v. 179. ^A494093 |
| Contents | Introduction / Jane Ellsworth -- Clarinet iconography / Eric Hoeprich -- The chalumeau and clarinet before Mozart / Albert R. Rice -- From little trumpet to unique voice: the clarinet in the concert orchestra / Jane Ellsworth -- The clarinet in opera before 1830: instrument and genre come of age / Ingrid Pearson -- The clarinet in nineteenth-century opera / Julian Rushton -- Innovation and convention in the golden age of the clarinet concerto, ca. 1800-1830 / David Schneider -- Joining the conversation: the clarinet quintet in Classical and Romantic chamber music / Marie Sumner Lott -- Important clarinetists since 1900: a concise introduction / Jane Ellsworth -- Recreating history? The early clarinet in theory and practice / Colin Lawson -- The clarinet in vernacular music / S. Frederick Starr. |
| Abstract | With essays written by leading performer-scholars, this book offers unique perspectives on the clarinet's historical role in various styles, genres, and ensembles. Beginning with a chapter on clarinet iconography, the book continues with an overview of the instrument's early history, chapters on the clarinet in the opera orchestra and the traditional symphony orchestra, and examinations of important genres involving the clarinet (the concerto and the clarinet quintet). Also included are chapters on leading twentieth-century clarinetists, the instrument's use in the historically informed performance (HIP) movement, and an expansive look at the clarinet's use in ethnic traditions and early jazz. The emphasis on topics not covered elsewhere makes this book an important contribution to the clarinet literature. Written in an accessible style, this volume engages a wide range of readers, from professional musicians to clarinet aficionados and music lovers with less specialized knowledge. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2020056218 |
| ISBN | 9781648250170 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1648250173 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML945 .C53 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |