The Organ And Its Masters is a book written by Henry C. Lahee and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of the organ, as well as the great organists who have mastered the instrument throughout history. Lahee covers the organ's origins in ancient Greece and Rome, its evolution during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and its emergence as a major instrument in the Baroque era. He also discusses the technical aspects of the organ, including its construction, tuning, and playing ...
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The Organ And Its Masters is a book written by Henry C. Lahee and published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of the organ, as well as the great organists who have mastered the instrument throughout history. Lahee covers the organ's origins in ancient Greece and Rome, its evolution during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and its emergence as a major instrument in the Baroque era. He also discusses the technical aspects of the organ, including its construction, tuning, and playing techniques. The book includes detailed biographies of some of the most famous organists of all time, including Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel, and Felix Mendelssohn. Lahee's writing is engaging and informative, and the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music and the development of the organ as a musical instrument.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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