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Jean-Philippe Rameau : his life and work
- Title
- Jean-Philippe Rameau : his life and work / Cuthbert Girdlestone ; new introduction by Philip Gossett.
- Author
- Girdlestone, Cuthbert, 1895-1975.
- Publication
- Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2014.
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- Additional Authors
- Gossett, Philip
- Description
- xiv, 631 pages : illustrations, music; 22 cm
- Summary
- "The definitive biography and critical study of the great 18th-century composer, this volume features full-chapter treatments of Rameau's operas and ballets as well as his chamber music, cantatas and motets, and minor works. Additional topics include acoustic and harmonic theories, links to Lully, and influence on Gluck. More than 300 musical examples, plus appendixes and indexes"--Provided by publisher.
- "Definitive full-scale biography and critical study of great 18th-century composer Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764). Full chapter treatments of great operas and ballets as well as his chamber music, cantatas and motets, and minor works. Rameau's life and musical times, acoustic and harmonic theories, link to Lully, influence on Gluck and other interesting topics are also included. Numerous useful appendixes, indexes and an extensive bibliography. Over 300 musical examples"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject
- Note
- "This Dover edition, first published in 1969 and reprinted in 2014 is a revised and corrected edition of the work originally published by Cassell and Company, Ltd., in 1957. Philip Gossett has prepared a new Introduction specially for the 2013 edition"--Provided by publisher.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 578-592) and indexes.
- Call Number
- JMD 14-326
- ISBN
- 9780486492230 (pbk.)
- 0486492230 (pbk.)
- LCCN
- 2013021296
- OCLC
- 845085837
- Author
- Girdlestone, Cuthbert, 1895-1975.
- Title
- Jean-Philippe Rameau : his life and work / Cuthbert Girdlestone ; new introduction by Philip Gossett.
- Publisher
- Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., 2014.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 578-592) and indexes.
- Added Author
- Gossett, Philip, writer of added commentary.
- Research Call Number
- JMD 14-326