The Organ in Manitoba: A History of the Instruments the Builders and the Players
The Organ in Manitoba: A History of the Instruments the Builders and the Players By James Hartman
1997 | 304 Pages | ISBN: 0887556442 | PDF | 7 MB
1997 | 304 Pages | ISBN: 0887556442 | PDF | 7 MB
Pipe organs were once a central (and sometimes hotly debated) part of Manitoba's cultural life. The Organ in Manitoba portrays that history--the instruments, builders, players and critics--from the date of the earliest known installations to the 1990s, and includes information on musical organizations such as the Royal Canadian College of Organists. It documents over a century of evolution and changes, from concepts of tonal design to styles of musical commentary and tastes, and includes an inventory of installations and specifications for over 100 organs. Well-illustrated with photographs and excerpts from historical reviews and other documents, it will be of interest to musicians, teachers, and music, church, and cultural historians.