THE STUDY OF FUGUE-Music Theory-ALFRED MANN-1958 1st Edition-SUPERB, UNREAD HC!

Description: Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB and UNREAD condition book which is a classic study of the musical form of the Fugue exemplified in some of the greatest work of J. S. BACH written by author ALFRED MANN--the book is an unstated FIRST EDITION and a HARDCOVER with no dustjacket. This book is in SUPERB and UNREAD condition and has a tiny owner's name and date of purchase on the upper right edge of the front board, very slight dings on the opening tips and a very light ding and tiny tear on the lower spine tip and just slight shelfwear but NO other significant imperfections! The book is titled The Study of Fugue and it was written by ALFRED MANN; it was published by Rutgers University Press in 1958 and is an unstated 1st Edition copy.This classic study of the Fugue comprises two parts. The first is a comprehensive historical survey of writings on the fugue from the beginning of fugal teaching (c. 1350) to the present. Part Two explores in depth four 18th-century studies which are its classical presentations: Steps to Parnassus, J. J. Fux (1725), A Treatise on Fugue, F. W. Marpurg (1753–54), Fundamental and Practical Essay on Fugal Counterpoint, Padre Martini (1775), and A Manual of the Fundamental Principles of Composition, J. A. Albrechtsberger (1790). The book also includes translations of texts, introductions and critical commentary, and many musical examples. A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book!Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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