From the Clarinet D'Amour to the Contra Bass
A History of the Large Size Clarinets, 1740-1860
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 23 April 2009
- ISBN 9780195343281
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages488 pages
- Size 155x236x33 mm
- Weight 816 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 29 halftones, 15 musical examples 0
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Short description:
This book is the first detailed study of the history and development of six large size clarinets: clarinet d'amour, alto clarinet, basset horn, bass clarinet, contra alto clarinet, and contra bass clarinet from 1740 to 1860. The majority of extant instruments are described and discussed, along with extant music of the period. Some of the most memorable and important music written includes Mozart's Serenade in B for thirteen instruments, Beethoven's basset horn solo in The Creatures of Prometheus, and Meyerbeer's bass clarinet solo in Les Huguenots.
MoreLong description:
Following his much-acclaimed The Baroque Clarinet and The Clarinet in the Classical Period, Albert R. Rice now turns his signature detailed attention to large clarinets - the clarinet d'amour, the basset horn, the alto clarinet, bass and contra bass clarinets.
Each chapter is devoted to a specific instrument, and offers a fascinating insider's look at its defining characteristics, a comprehensive history of its evolution, meticulously-researched information on its makers and aspects of construction, and a thorough discussion of its music. Rice illustrates how the introduction of large clarinets into chamber ensembles, wind bands, and opera orchestras were the results of experiments meant to address specific musical needs. Along the way, he brings to life the musicians, virtuosi, soloists, and orchestral and band musicians, as well as the instruments' makers and the composers from J. C. Bach to Smetana who wrote for them.
Based on careful study of primary sources - musical compositions, patents, memoirs and diaries, and unfettered access to historical instruments themselves --Rice's expert presentation is nothing short of exhaustive. From the Clarinet d'Amour to the Contrabass will engage all who love the clarinet and its music.
This excellent account is succinct and exhaustive
Table of Contents:
List of Figures
Abbreviations, Conventions, Definitions, and Musical Notation
Introduction
Clarinet dAmour and Alto Clarinet and Their Music
Basset Horn
Basset Horn Music
Bass Clarinet, Contra Bass and Contra Alto Clarinets
Bass Clarinet, Contra Bass, and Contra Alto Music
Appendix 1. Extant Clarinets dAmour, ca. 1740-1850
Appendix 2. Extant Alto Clarinets, ca. 1740-1860
Appendix 3. Checklist of Extant Basset Horns, ca. 1760-1860
Appendix 4. Checklist of Extant Bass Clarinets, ca. 1750-1860
Notes
Bibliography
Index
