Companion to Baroque Music: A Biographical Dictionary and Guide to National Traditions

by Julie Anne Sadie

Book Overview

Baroque music, not long ago considered the province of the specialist, now occupies a central place in the interests of any music-lover. Not just Bach and Handel, but Vivaldi and Monteverdi, Couperin... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0028722752
• ISBN13: 9780028722757
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Schirmer G Books
• Length: 549 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

The Barogue Companion- A reference book

It is a very good presentation, a real tool for advanced baroque musicians. It includes a huge amount of articles, but sometimes a bit brief. Composers have been sorted by country or region. In fact, the book is a Composer's Lexicon, though there are some background chapters. Until now, I didnt find out a name missing from the list. What is extremely helpful is the index pages at the end. Be sure to consult them!One will only be disappointed if looking for a name slightly earlier or later than the 'traditional' baroque limits.Finally, it is a necessary and useful tool.