An edition of Orchestration (1914)

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An edition of Orchestration (1914)

Orchestration

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Although titled Orchestration, this tome is more instrumentation than orchestration. Forsyth goes into considerable detail with regards to how the different instruments of the orchestra work and what they are capable of, as opposed to how they are used in an orchestral context, which is mostly implied. Copious examples are provided throughout the book from classical repertoire, though given the original publishing date, these do not include anything composed after 1914.

Forsyth also includes many instruments rarely composed for, either due to rarity or to obsolescence, such as less common transpositions or antiquated instruments. This thoroughness is appreciated however, as they contribute not just to completeness, but to the overall theory of the various instrument types.

Throughout the book, Forsyth speaks in an irreverent tone, especially for the period, and will often discuss at length topics for which he is passionate, especially when he dislikes something. Following the initial printing, he even begrudgingly included an additional chapter on the highland bagpipes, having received a letter from a reader who was offended by their initial exclusion.

Publish Date
Publisher
Dover Publications
Language
English
Pages
530

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Cover of: Orchestration
Orchestration
1982, Dover Publications
in English
Cover of: Orchestration
Orchestration
1914, Macmillan
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Edition Notes

Reprint of: 2nd ed. London : Macmillan, 1935.
Includes index.

Published in
New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
785/.028/4
Library of Congress
MT70 .F76 1982, MT70.F76 1982

The Physical Object

Pagination
xi, 530 p., [12] p. of plates :
Number of pages
530

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL3487641M
Internet Archive
orchestration0000fors
ISBN 10
0486243834
LCCN
82007265
OCLC/WorldCat
8451890
Library Thing
7487782
Goodreads
1901146

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