Symphonic Orchestra Musical Instruments / Scarce Book

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Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this out-of-print book provides a pictorial survey of THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND ITS INSTRUMENTS. By Sven Kruckenberg, AB Norbok, Sweden; Tiger Books International, London, 1993.

Written in English, this in-depth text reviews by chapter: The History of the Symphony Orchestra; The Conductor; The Instruments: Wind Instruments; The Woodwind Instruments; Flute Instruments; The Recorder; The Transverse Flute; Reed Instruments; The Oboe; The Clarinet; The Saxophone; The Bassoon; The Brass Instruments; The French Horn; The Trumpet; The Trombone; The Tuba; Drums; Percussion; The Harp; String Instruments; The Violin Instruments; Tonal Range of the Instruments; and Index. Here “is a book for both beginners and experts in the realm of music. It first discusses what can properly be called a symphony orchestra, and narrates the dramatic four-hundred-year history of orchestras in the Western world. In the second part, we follow the development of the conductor's profession and learn how an orchestra is led--or misled—in practice. Finally the vast range of instruments that make orchestral sounds is explored, making it easy to understand why this form of music continues to create enjoyment for players and audiences alike.”

The narrative in this book is rich, the photography is superb, and the descriptions are in-depth. Whether a musician, musical instrument enthusiast, humanities professor, or music historian, one will find this text an invaluable reference and a highly readable survey of the traditional symphony.

Heavy / oversize 9.3” x 12” hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in like-new condition. 236 pages.

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