THE PIANO, A PERFECT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT – BEGINNINGS AND EVOLUTION (18TH – 19TH CENTURIES)
THE PIANO, A PERFECT MUSICAL INSTRUMENT – BEGINNINGS AND EVOLUTION (18TH – 19TH CENTURIES)
Author(s): Brînduşa TudorSubject(s): Music
Published by: Editura ARTES
Keywords: piano; 18th century; 19th century; piano emergence; piano improvement;
Summary/Abstract: The 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century mark the emergence, development and affirmation of the piano as a complex instrument that shall take, in turns, the role of soloist instrument, claiming and being able to reach the sound variety of the orchestra, that of partner in chamber music assemblies or that of orchestra member. The emergence, improvement and qualitative performance acquisition adventure of the piano represents a fascinating history about human creativity and ingenuity serving art, beauty, sound expressivity refinement and improvement.
Journal: Review of Artistic Education
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 17+18
- Page Range: 100-105
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
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