The Cambridge Companion To Percussion

Timpani traditions and beyond

An approachable introduction to the drum kit, drummers, and drumming, and the key debates surrounding the instrument and its players.

An exploration of rhythm and the richness of musical time from the perspective of performers, composers, analysts, and listeners.

This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life is unique in its breadth of coverage. It combinesorchestral history and repertory with a practical bias offering critical thought about the past, present and future of the orchestra. Including topics such as the art of orchestration, scorereading, conducting, international orchestras, recording, as well as consideration of what it means to be an orchestral musician, an educator, or an informed listener, it will be of interest to a wideranging readership of music historians and professional or amateur performers.

This is a wide-ranging and accessible guide to Bartók and his music.

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Explores how Gershwin's iconic music was shaped by American political, intellectual, cultural and business interests as well as technological advances.

A collection of essays revealing how operetta spread across borders and became popular on the musical stages of the world.