Horn Teaching at the Paris Conservatoire, 1792 to 1903 - The Transition from Natural Horn to Valved Horn (Hardcover)

The transition from the valveless natural horn to the modern valved horn in 19th-century Paris was different from similar transitions in other countries. While valve technology was received happily by players of other members of the brass family, strong support for the natural horn, with its varied color palette and virtuoso performance traditions, slowed the reception and application of the valve to the horn. Using primary sources including Conservatoire method books, accounts of performances and technological advances, and other evidence, this book tells the story of the transition from natural horn to valved horn at the Conservatoire, from 1792 to 1903, including close examination of horn teaching before the arrival of valved brass in Paris, the initial reception and application of this technology to the horn, the persistence of the natural horn, and the progression of acceptance, use, controversies, and eventual adoption of the valved instrument in the Parisian community and at the Conservatoire. Active scholars, performers, and students interested in the horn, 19th-century brass instruments, teaching methods associated with the Conservatoire, and the intersection of technology and performing practice will find this book useful in its details and conclusions, including ramifications on historically-informed performance today.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Jeffrey Snedeker
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	260
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-55380-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Romantic music (c 1830 to c 1900) Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Other types of music > Brass band, patriotic, military & ceremonial music Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > General Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > General Books > Music > Other types of music > Brass band, patriotic, military & ceremonial music Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Romantic music (c 1830 to c 1900)
LSN:	0-367-55380-5
Barcode:	9780367553807

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