PPV Medien Akustik und musikalische Aufführungspraxis

Acoustics and Musical Performance Practice contains concentrated expertise that not only benefits amateur musicians, but also enriches and expands the knowledge of every acoustician, sound engineer, composer, and conductor. This work has become the definitive handbook for the field of acoustics and has been a competent advisor for more than 50 years. Here you will learn everything you need to know for the best possible effect of your music.

In this book, Jürgen Meyer, expert in acoustics, explains,

• Sound spectra and polar pattern of instruments and voices
• Acoustic conditions on the concert podium
• Seating arrangements in the orchestra
• Sound effect of vibrato
• Balance between singers and orchestras in the opera house
• The current state of computer-controlled amplification technology

The contents of "Acoustics and Musical Performance Practice" are taught in an interesting and practical way. Important general conditions for performances are explained, because different compositions require different conditions. Only in this way will your interpretation of Mozart, Brahms or Bach be a complete success.