Routledge - The Companion to The Mechanical Muse Book

Expand your musical knowledge with The Companion to The Mechanical Muse: The Piano, Pianism and Piano Music, c.1760-1850. Published by Routledge, this essential volume serves as a detailed supplement to the original text, offering the depth of information that space constraints prevented in the primary volume. Organized alphabetically for easy navigation, this companion provides comprehensive biographical entries for the key figures of the era. It covers a wide range of historical importance, including composers, performers, theoreticians, and teachers. Beyond performers, the book includes vital information on piano makers and music publishers active during this period. This resource is designed for researchers, musicians, and historians looking for continuity and detailed context regarding the evolution of the piano and pianism. It fills the gaps left by the main work, ensuring you have a complete historical record of the people and industries that shaped piano music between 1760 and 1850.