Making Music on the Organ

By Peter Hurford

Book Overview

With the first publication of this book in hardcover in 1988, Peter Hurford, acclaimed for his performances and recordings, demonstrated his ability to communicate to professionals, amateurs, and general listeners the ideas that underpin his performance and teaching. Making Music on the Organ
sets out the relation of both the instrument and the performer to the world of music at large, gives authoritative advice on technical problems, and describes the workings of the instrument itself. The chapters on interpretation, with particular emphasis on the music of J.S. Bach, are invaluable,
arising from the author's own lifelong dedication to the performance of Bach's music. For this revised edition, the author has made a number of textual emendations and additions and has included new material on the principles of good organ design and the history and use of the swell-box, and a
useful summary of temperament.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198162073
• ISBN13: 9780198162070
• Release Date: October 1990
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely essential for any organist

This is a short yet intelligent and inspiring guide to organ music, with 'user-friendly' introduction to the building of the organ, performance practice and interpretation issues, and special focus on the music of JS Bach. Insights from one of the leading organists in the world Peter Hurford provide interesting personal perspectives. A must on any organist's bookshelf.