List of Illustrations
Chapter 1: What is Meant by "Early Music"?
Chapter 2: Repertories: Medieval
Chapter 3: Repertories: Renaissance
Chapter 4: Repertories: Baroque
Chapter 5: Performing Issues
Chapter 6: A Very Short History of the Modern Early Music
Revival
Further Reading
Index
Thomas Forrest Kelly is Morton B. Knafel Professor of Music at Harvard University and a past president of Early Music America.
When this book was announced, the only question was whether it
would be any good. The answer, emphatically, is yes, and the author
addresses both specialist readers and newcomers. - The
Independent
"This introduction may be 'short' but it's packed with good stuff.
Authoritative, surprisingly comprehensive for its size, and
presented with all of Professor Kelly's usual grace, wit, and
clarity."--Paul Hillier, founding director, The Hilliard Ensemble,
and former director, Early Music Institute, Indiana University
"Smart opinions and a coherent overview of what many still consider
a Very Contentious Topic. Professor Kelly offers historical
perspective, not only on the music itself, but the long trail of
interpreters who preceded the more recent Revival, plus a very
astute recognition that present ideas could soon seem as dated as
those of Beecham and Stokowski -- or Mozart and Mendelssohn. Not
only is Professor Kelly's heart in the right place, but his ears
and brain
seem to be more correctly connected than usual in the polemical
world of early music."--Christopher Hogwood, emeritus director,
Academy of Ancient Music
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