It is a wonder how the early clarinet, known as the chalumeau, survived to become the instrument we all know today.
Category: History
A "Mass" Analysis
An Analysis of Haydn’s “Missa in angustiis” in D Minor and Mozart’s “Große Messe” in C Minor, K.427 Throughout the eighteenth century, there were great restrictions placed on the use of instruments in church. The Austrian government felt it necessary to pass these laws to preserve tradition1; however this was during the time of the creation of… Continue reading A "Mass" Analysis