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Chamber Music: Chamber Music Reference Sources
Information and resources for the study and performance of chamber music
Criteria: - Classical Chamber Works are ranked for their innovation and influence, as well as their aesthetic importance, historical significance and lasting popularity.
Contains colorful and useful chart (showing overlap) of instrument ranges.
Useful Reference Sources for Chamber Music
Dont' forget to try lookingin repertoire bibliographies for specific instruments, e.g. The Tuba Player's Orchestral Repertoire / Abe Torchinsky (OVERSIZE MT 486 .T67 T9).
Performers and schools will find this volume useful to identify music written for the sometimes odd instrumental combinations that require music to perform. In addition, Gifford provides access to many difficult-to-find arrangements of famous works for oboe, oboe d'amore, and English horn. Indexes of publishers, instruments, and composers make it possible to attempt to purchase or locate the listed items. Library of Congress call numbers are provided for each entry. Also listed are method books and books about these instruments at the Library of Congress. Gifford's book is unique in its coverage of a large, specialized collection and is recommended for purchase by high school, conservatory, and college libraries supporting active performing programs.