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Book: "Amherst Early Music Festival: An Informal History" (2 copies available)
- Item Number
- 143
- Estimated Value
- 5 USD
- Sold
- 15 USD to Live Event Bidder
Item Description
The beginnings and development of the Amherst Early Music Festival parallel a growth of interest in “early music” in the mid 20th century within music community in general. This brief but entertaining volume by Judith Anne Wink is spiced with delightful anecdotes and insights about early music luminaries from the US and Europe who have taught and performed at the annual AEM summer festivals. A number of students have been inspired to become professionals themselves. The book documents a steady growth in programming, which now ranges from classes for recorders, early brass, strings, harpsichord and early notation to full staging of baroque opera, baroque dance, choral singing, and much, much more.
Wink’s Amherst Early Music Festival: an Informal History is a delightful read about the people and places that have been a part of the AEM scene since the 1960’s. This is a must-have volume for anyone who’s attended an AEM festival or who has an interest in the early music world.
The winner's copy of the book will be signed by the author. 2 copies of this book are available to the 2 highest bidders.
Donated By:
Nancy Tooney
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