What are musical works? Are they discovered or created? Of what elements are they comprised? How are they specified by notations? What makes a performance of on

Stephen Davies addresses such questions as: What are musical works?; are they discovered or created?; of what elements are they comprised?; how are they specifi

To reach the highest standards of instrumental performance, several years of sustained and focused learning are required. This requires perseverance, commitment

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This collection of eleven essays provides the reader with some valuable insights into the richness of sources dealing with music and musical performance scatter