Making Music on the Organ

By Peter Hurford

Book Overview

Peter Hurford is without a doubt one of the most acclaimed and influential organists of our time. His recordings of Bach, Couperin, Handel, Hindemith, and others have garnered numerous awards and along with his live performances have been enthusiastically received worldwide. This book sets out the ideas that underpin Hurford's performance and teaching, detailing the relation of instrument and performer to the rest of the musical world, technical problems, the workings of the organ, and interpretation, particularly that of Bach. Offering encouragement to the amateur, a refresher course for the professional, and enlightment to the listener, this book is a valuable handbook by a musician of unquestionable authority.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0193222647
• ISBN13: 9780193222649
• Release Date: November 1988
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.4" x 0.6" x 6.4"

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.