The organ is one of the oldest instruments in Western music, and
its sound has inspired many of the greatest composers from the past
half a millennium from Bach through to Messiaen. The full
possibilities of the instrument, however, have often been
overlooked. Orchestration textbooks tend to mention the organ only
in passing, with little practical advice for the composer to latch
onto. Many organ books will explain technical jargon and how the
organ is designed, but do not discuss what should actually be
written in the score. This book, on the other hand, offers a
practical guide for composers on how to write idiomatically for the
instrument with the aim of helping them exploit the instrument's
full timbral and technical potential. It provides in depth advice
not only on notation but also the full resources of the modern
organ, including dedicated chapters on registration, writing for
manuals and pedals, and using the organ in ensembles, among others.
Multiple musical examples are quoted from across the history of
organ repertoire, with a particular focus on contemporary composers
and music. There is advice tailored to non-classical musicians,
such as guidance on virtual instruments. The online companion
website to this book provides video demonstrations, chapter
summaries, sample organ stop-lists and other useful further
resources. In summary, the goal of this book is to show not just
what organ music was, or what it is, but what it can be.
General
| Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2023 |
| Authors: |
James Mitchell
(Sub-Organist)
|
| Dimensions: |
279 x 13mm (L x H) |
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-764529-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-19-764529-1 |
| Barcode: |
9780197645291 |
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