Hi there Arle,
The instrument on the cover is so beautiful. Now I have to see what's inside the book.Will it be available in the U.S.?
I am eagerly awaiting your next translation for the book "Electrophonia"
r.t.
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It
would be impossible to fully map the instrumentarium of the classical
and romantic eras, so in my book I do not attempt to provide a
comprehensive encyclopedia of instruments from the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries. Rather, I have endeavored to introduce some of
the marvelous musical instruments from the period that have since
disappeared into the mists of obscurity. Organized along organological
lines, this volume is richly illustrated with drawings for patent
applications, period photographs, and modern studio images that
showcase these rare instruments. I have selected those that
I
deem particularly noteworthy, either for the aesthetics of their
appearance or for the eccentricity of their mechanisms. Lovers of
classical music will find the introduction of such inventions, many of
which today are scarcely known even to experts, exciting and it is
rewarding to recall these undeservedly forgotten relatives of the
well-known symphonic instruments. Many of the inventors worked on their
instruments over the course of decades, but they now sit neglected in
major collections around the world. Uncovering these rarities and
retelling their colorful histories thus help us to honor and save the
life’s work of their inventors for the benefit of future generations of
music lovers.
Robert Mandel
Classical & Romantic Instrument Marvels
Kossuth Publishing 2010
Robert Mandel © 2010
Translated by Arle Lommel
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