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DO YOU KNOW YOUR PERIOD INSTRUMENTS?

Take a short tour through the world of baroque instruments. What were their characteristics? How and where were they used? And what in the world is an organistrum? The use of "original" or "period" instruments in recordings of classical music is becoming more and more common. Several of these marvelous musical treasures are covered in this detailed summary, plus there are some comments on the role of the human voice during this period. Take a peek; you'll enjoy these instruments even more next time you hear them!

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 16:55:28 -0700

Submitted by: Jana Cole