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LEADING FROM THE HARPSICHORD: A HISTORICAL INFORMED APPROACH TO EARLY MUSIC 'CONDUCTING' (2023)

Pablo Devigo
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The harpsichord enjoyed a preponderant role at the end of the 17th century, not only on its own but, in the words of C. P. E. Bach, as an instrument "entrusted [...] with full command" and "in the best position to assist [...] the entire ensemble in maintaining a uniform pace." The following is a study of the aspects related to ensemble leadership as exerted by the harpsichordist. For this, this research draws conclusions from historical sources in regards to the influence of the basso continuo realization in the ensemble, and other non-verbal communication devices (such as gestures) in order to reveal a global picture of this kind of leadership that was particularly prevalent at the time.
typeresearch exposition
keywordsharpsichord, Ensemble, ensemble conducting, Basso Continuo, figured bass, Conducting, Early music, baroque, CPE Bach
date15/11/2022
published13/06/2023
last modified13/06/2023
statuspublished
share statusprivate
affiliationKoninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag
copyrightPablo Devigo 2022
licenseAll rights reserved
languageAmerican English
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/1813749/1813748
published inKC Research Portal
portal issue1. Master Research Projects


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