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The preservation and use of historic musical instruments : display case and concert hall / Robert Barclay.
| Author/creator | Barclay, R. L. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2004. |
| Description | xv, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The historic musical instrument -- Categorization -- The silent artisan -- Currency -- Conservation -- Restoration -- Form and substance -- Sparing the original -- Criticism and critique -- Glenn Gould's 'working' piano -- The Amati Quartet -- A barrel organ by Richard Coates -- Virginals by Marco Jadra -- The opus collection -- Benton Fletcher's Kirckman harpsichord -- Glenn Gould's favourite piano -- The oldest English fortepiano? -- The confidence of currency -- The assurance of conservation -- Dissonance in restoration -- Running the clock back -- Historic music without penalty -- Last words -- Appendix: Calendar of sources. |
| Abstract | A tension has arisen between those who favour restoration of instruments to playing state and those who argue for non-functioning preservation. This book dissects the rationales that underlie and drive actions in this field. The above polarity is reduced, paving the way for a balanced and rational approach to the care and interpretation of historic musical instruments. Using detailed case studies from North America and Europe to exemplify the theory, the author offers a fascinating insight into historic musical instruments, and valuable lessons in how to preserve the instruments for future generations to enjoy. This will be an essential reference and guide for those interested in the conservation of historic musical instruments. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-297) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004016419 |
| ISBN | 1844071278 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML460 .B37 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |