Mozart's tempo-system

Autor*innen

• Helmut Breidenstein

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• 386 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Musik

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This reference book serves as a practical guide for musicians interpreting 18th-century music, particularly focusing on tempo. It begins with an overview of the principles for determining tempo during that era and includes a comprehensive collection of Mozart's autograph tempo markings across 420 lists of similar pieces. The inclusion of 434 music examples allows for comparisons between slower and quicker movements, supplemented by a wide array of historical texts. The book does not assert a single "correct tempo" for Mozart's works but aims to assist interpreters in their quest for the "true mouvement" of each piece, considering various factors such as the performer, instruments, venue, audience, and nature of the event. It emphasizes that there is no absolutely "authentic" tempo, yet Mozart's meticulously chosen tempo markings deserve serious consideration alongside his precise notation. Alfred Brendel praises the work as an essential resource that bridges music and musicology, highlighting its methodological accuracy and the author's discerning intelligence. The book enhances the interpreter's awareness and sensitivity to individual cases while providing a valuable overview of the subject.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Hardcover