The End of Early Music

A Period Performer's History of Music for the Twenty-First Century

Bruce Haynes author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:23rd Aug '07

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The End of Early Music cover

Part history, part explanation of early music, this book also plays devil's advocate, criticizing current practices and urging experimentation. Haynes, a veteran of the movement, describes a vision of the future that involves improvisation, rhetorical expression, and composition. Written for musicians and non-musicians alike.

Haynes always writes as the insider performer, and his writing is fresh and direct...likely to be enjoyed by most musicians. * David Ledbetter, British Clavichord Society *
Bruce's arguments are rich, not obvious, and very convincing. Read Bruce's ideas: applaud, question, be infuriated. But you will never think about early music as you did before. * Clifford Bartlett, Early Music Review *

ISBN: 9780195189872

Dimensions: 163mm x 242mm x 25mm

Weight: 594g

304 pages