The Cambridge Companion to the Cello
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This is the most comprehensive book ever to be published about the cello. Booknews Provides a survey of the history of the cello from its origins to the present day, drawing on the resources of contemporary scholarship. Stowell (music, Cardiff U.) presents nine cello experts (including instrument makers, musicologists, academics, and performers and teachers) who focus on the instrument's structure, development, and fundamental acoustical principles; its chief exponents; its repertory (concerti, sonatas, and other solo and ensemble music); technique, style, and performing practice; and the development of cello teaching in the 20th century. Contains illustrations of the instrument, performers, and musical scores. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
List of illustrationsNotes on the contributorsPrefaceAcknowledgementsList of abbreviations, fingering and notation1The cello: origins and evolution12The bow: its history and development283Cello acoustics374Masters of the Baroque and Classical eras525Nineteenth-century virtuosi616Masters of the twentieth century737The concerto928The sonata1169Other solo repertory13710Ensemble music: in the chamber and the orchestra16011Technique, style and performing practice to c. 190017812The development of cello teaching in the twentieth century19513The frontiers of technique211Appprincipal pedagogical literature224Glossary of technical terms229Notes236Select bibliography246Index253
