The Study of Fugue

Classic study comprises two parts. The first is a comprehensive historical survey of writings on the fugue from the beginning of fugal teaching (c. 1350) to the present. Part Two explores in depth four 18th-century studies which are its classical presentations: Steps to Parnassus, J. J. Fux (1725), A Treatise on Fugue, W. F. Marpurg (1753?54), Fundamental and Practical Essay on Fugal Counterpoint, Padre Martini (1775), A Manual of the Fundamental Principles of Composition, J. A. Albrechtsberger (1790). Translations of texts, introductions and critical commentary, and many musical examples. Index. Bibliography.

CONTENIDO:

PART ONE: THE STUDY OF FUGUE IN HISTORICAL OUTLINE
- Texture vs Form
- The Renaissance: Fugal Exposition
- The Baroque: Fugal Development
- The Classic Summaries
- Textbook vs History

PART TWO: THE STUDY OF FUGUE IN CLASSIC TEXTS
- Johann Josef Fux: From 'Gradus ad Parnassum'
- Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg: From 'Abhandlung von der Fuge'
- Johann Georg Albrechtsberger: From 'Gründliche Anweisung zur Komposition'
- Gianbattista Martini: From 'Esemplare o sia Saggio Fondamentale Prattico di Contrappunto Fugato'
Notes
Bibliography
Index