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Demonstrates the importance of notation in the history, performance, and composition of music in the western European tradition. Music historian Susan Rankin traces the origins and development of western notation, violinist Roy Goodman explains some of the limits of notation, with special reference...

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Corporate Authors: British Broadcasting Corporation, Open University, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Rowland, David, 1939-, Rankin, Susan, Goodman, Roy, Weir, Judith
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2002]
Series:Understanding music (DVD videodiscs)
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Summary:Demonstrates the importance of notation in the history, performance, and composition of music in the western European tradition. Music historian Susan Rankin traces the origins and development of western notation, violinist Roy Goodman explains some of the limits of notation, with special reference to his preparation for a performance of Corelli's Concerto in D major, op. 6, no. 4, and composer Judith Weir discusses significant developments in notation since Corelli's day, making specific reference to the various stages of one of her compositions.
Item Description:"Understanding music : elements, techniques & styles"--Series title on packaging.
Originally produced for television in 1994.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD