The preservation and use of historic musical instruments : display case and concert hall / Robert Barclay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barclay, R. L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musical instruments--Conservation and restoration.

Musical instruments.

Musical instruments--Maintenance and repair.

Physical Description:

xv, 303 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2005.

Summary:

* An essential reference and guide for those interested in the conservation of historic musical instruments * Clarifies the different approaches to the care of historic musical instruments, explains the underlying reasoning for both preservation and use, and offers a platform for further investigation * Includes a variety of case studies from North America and Europe, highlighting the issues and difficulties encountered A tension has arisen between those who favour restoration of instruments to playing state and those who argue for non-functioning preservation. This book dissects the rationales that underlie and drive actions in this field. The above polarity is deflated, paving the way for a balanced and rational approach to the care, preservation and interpretation of historic musical instruments.

Contents:

The historic musical instrument

Categorization

The silent artisan

Currency

Conservation

Restoration

Form and substance

Sparing the original

Criticism and critique

Glenn Gould's 'working' piano

The Amati Quartet

A barrel organ by Richard Coates

Virginals by Marco Jadra

The Opus collection

Benton Fletcher's Kirckman harpsichord

Glenn Gould's favourite piano

The oldest English fortepiano?

The confidence of currency

The assurance of conservation

Dissonance in restoration

Running the clock back

Historic music without penalty

Last words.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-297) and index.

ISBN:

1844071278

OCLC:

55981496