Johann Joahim Quantz. Versuch einer Anweisung die Flöte traversiere zu spielen. Das XII. Hauptstück. Von der Art das Allegro zu spielen

Translation and Сommentary by Ekaterina Dryazzhina
Abstract

The series of extracts from J. J. Quantz’s treatise that are closely related to performance practice is continued in this publication. The Twelfth Chapter of the treatise contains recommendations on the performance of fast pieces, concerning articulation, phrasing, breathing, rhythm, usage of embellishments. The author of Versuch distinguishes some species of fast pieces regarding expressiveness and explains their peculiarities.

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