{"product_id":"baroque-possibilities-sergio-siminovich-9788890547850","title":"Baroque Possibilities: How to prepare an 18th century oratorio","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have called our book \u003cem\u003eBaroque Possibilities\u003c\/em\u003e, because the true nature of the Baroque is great Flexibility of interpretation: this period allows the co-existence of different versions, both that of the musical score and of its performance. If we begin with the notation we can already see that it was \"approximate\", a sort of \u003cem\u003eaide memoire\u003c\/em\u003e acting as a suggestion for extemporization. It is in a similar spirit of improvisation that we must approach these works, obviously within certain limits, without exceeding the confines of the harmonic and stylistic language of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe objective of this book is to provide a practical guide to preparing an oratorio, the highest form of Baroque music, rich in possibilities (its major virtue) and in...dilemmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oratorio, indeed, is the most complete musical form of this period, but paradoxically it is performed less frequently than other forms because of an infinite number of obstacles, organizational and economical. It is our hope that this book will help to simplify certain aspects, and stimulate the enthusiasm that similar great works deserve. The book is aimed at: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Choral directors who would like to lose the \"sociological\" panic of conducting instrumentalists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Orchestral directors who wish to discover the treasures hidden in the choral texts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Vocal soloists who want to be more at ease with these epic works\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Instrumentalists who would like to learn more about period practice, or those who are already familiar with it and want to understand the grammar of its language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Choir members who wish to have a complete overall view of the greatest musical adventure of the Baroque: the oratorio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA. \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical context: \u003c\/strong\u003e we make some general observations on the function of the testimonies of the era (the Treatises) and on the crucial choices that we have to make today (eg. modern or period instruments), seeking to clarify by reasoned argument the different points of view that are held.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. \u003cstrong\u003eDilemmas of interpretation: \u003c\/strong\u003e we consider the different Variables (dynamics, articulation etc.), making a list of proposals for each line of argument, and showing that in reality they can also be applied in exactly the opposite way, yet still obtain a coherent interpretation: in effect the negative of a photo shows the image just as clearly as the photo itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. \u003cstrong\u003eVarious items: \u003c\/strong\u003e alongside these we consider subjects such as rapport with soloists, the positioning of the chorus, the preparation of the score etc. which are normally very important in the mounting of a Major Production of an oratorio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD. \u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis: \u003c\/strong\u003e221 extracts from one of the most exacting of Handel's oratorios \u003cem\u003eJudas Maccabeus\u003c\/em\u003e, shown as textbook examples of applied expressive techniques, which can be easily transferred to other similar works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eE. \u003cstrong\u003eObservations under the microscope: \u003c\/strong\u003e in contrast to the previous rather randomly selective topic, we present a detailed dissection of a choral number and a solo number, attempting to balance meticulously the interpretation of EACH note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eF. \u003cstrong\u003eAppendices: \u003c\/strong\u003e we outline some of the many subsequent topics that do not immediately appear the moment we enter the realm of baroque dilemmas. In particular we draw attention to the most fundamental: Ornamentation and Bowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sergio Siminovich,Rodrigo de Caso\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8890547855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788890547850\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e EDI-Pan Srl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.34d","brand":"Sergio Siminovich","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241699422463,"sku":"9788890547850","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_706971a2-2ed6-4975-8960-f672e70ed0f9.jpg?v=1772655555","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/baroque-possibilities-sergio-siminovich-9788890547850","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}