London: Faber & Faber. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1962. Stated First Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full blue woven cloth, gilt lettering on red panel on spine, author's name, gilt on spine. Since it was first published in 1963, Robert Donington's classic text has become the standard of reference for all would-be performers, students, and amateurs of baroque music. Organized for the greatest clarity, the study consists of four main "books," respectively entitled Style, The Notes, The Expression, and The Instruments. Each book is divided into its relevant parts, thus allowing the reader immediate access to the specific subject under consideration. There are also nine invaluable appendices plus an in-depth annotated bibliography.. The volume is in virtually perfect, pristine condition, with only the slightest shelfwear, else as new; unmarked, tight, square and clean. The unclipped dust jacket shows only slight chipping at the head and heel of the spine and minimal wear at the corners, else fine. FINE/NEAR FINE. . Small 4to 9" - 11" tall. 605 pp .

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Bookseller: Round Table Books, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 27817
Title: The Interpretation of Early Music
Author: Donington, Robert
Format/Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: Stated First Edition. First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1962
Keywords: Music;, Early Music;, Musical Interpretation;, First Edition;
Bookseller catalogs: Theatre & Performing Arts; Education;

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