The Eloquent Oboe: A History of the Hautboy from 1640 to 1760 - Early Music Series - Bruce Haynes - Books - Oxford University Press - 9780198166467 - August 9, 2001
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The Eloquent Oboe: A History of the Hautboy from 1640 to 1760 - Early Music Series


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This is the first in-depth survey of the oboe during its Golden Age, tracing the history of the instrument from its invention through its many mutations as it adapted to the changing demands of composers. The author describes in detail the instruments, players, makers, and composers, how and where it was played, and who listened to it.


558 pages, numerous halftones, 15 music examples.

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released August 9, 2001
ISBN13 9780198166467
Publishers Oxford University Press
Pages 558
Dimensions 198 × 259 × 40 mm   ·   1.30 kg

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