Classical Form: A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven Revised Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0195143997
ISBN-10: 019514399X
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"This ambitious book offers nothing less than a new theory of form for the music of the Classical period....In its combination of scholarship, musicality and sheer common sense, Caplan's Classical Form is a major achievement by any standards....it should be read by anybody who teaches, studies or
writes about this music."--Music and Letters


"His book is an important and impressive statement that no theorist or musicologist can afford to ignore."--Music Theory Spectrum


"A compilation of intriguing examples illustrating classical design and function, an up-to-date bibliographical guide, and a source of fresh insight into the accomplishments of the classical masters. Caplin's approach, buttressed by methodological rigor and theoretical detail, makes a persuasive
case for the revival of Formenlehre as a pedagogical tool and analytical discipline."--Music Theory Online


"Caplin draws his Beethoven examples from all genres...the fortepiano sonatas are particularly well-represented."--The Beethoven Journal


About the Author

William E. Caplin is at McGill University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press, U.S.A.; Revised edition (December 28, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019514399X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195143997
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.94 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.8 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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fourier
5.0 out of 5 stars Much more than a 'form cookbook'
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5.0 out of 5 stars peccato non esista la traduzione
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5.0 out of 5 stars good book
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