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The Performance of the Basso Continuo in Italian Baroque Music

The Performance of the Basso Continuo in Italian Baroque Music

Borgir, Tharald

Paperback

Series: Studies in Musicology

Music CompositionGeneral European HistoryMusic Instruction: Strings

ISBN10: 083571912X
ISBN13: 9780835719124
Publisher: Univ Of Rochester Pr
Published: Mar 1 1991
Pages: 188
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Demonstrates how the basso continuo line has an independent musical funxtion in ensemble music of the Italian Baroque period.

Covers the Italian Baroque period (1600-1730). Borgir rejects the notion that the basso continuo line is doubled by bass instruments and shows how these have an independent musical function in ensemble music. He untangles their confusing terminology and also explores the unexpected uses of the large lutes. Italian continuo practice included elaborate training in improvisation described in detail here for the first time.

Tharald Borgir is Professor Emeritus in the Music Department at Oregon State University. His principal performance activities have been on the harpsichord and the fortepiano.

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