Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition

Robert A. Green is Professor Emeritus of Music at Northern Illinois University and has performed the baroque repertory for hurdy-gurdy throughout the United States, France, and Israel. He has made two recordings of eighteenth-century French music for hurdy-gurdy for the Focus label. Since 1995 he has taught a workshop devoted to this music.

The hurdy-gurdy is currently enjoying a renaissance in early music circles. The second edition of Green's book offers an update that includes valuable new insights and is sure to inspire future performers to delve into the repertoire and performance practices of the period.(French History) "This book will be of value to anyone researching or intending to play the instrument and its delightful music."(Notes)

• Introduction to the Second EditionPreface to the Original Edition1. Historical Background2. The Music3. Musical Interpretation and Performance4. The Repertory5. The Vielle in the Literature of Seventeenth- and Eigteenth-Century France Appendix: Translation of the Avertissements in Works by Jean-Baptiste DupuitsBibliographyIndex