The Instruments of Samuel Green.

WICKENS, David C.:

ISBN 10: 0333427203 / ISBN 13: 9780333427200

Published by Basingstoke:Macmillan PressMusic Division, 1987

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1st edition. "A detailed description and catalogue of the life and works of the English organ builder Samuel Green (1740-96), this is an authoritative study, providing the most up-to-date research." Pp.xiv/209, compliments card (inscribed by the author) pasted to front free endpaper, 23 b/w plates and 37 figure illustrations, 12 tables, errata slip, + 2 photographs of Leek and Fakenham organs loosely inserted, owners name to ffep. Cream cloth, dustwrapper has minor sunning to spine but has a clear protective wrap. VG/VG.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Instruments of Samuel Green.
• Publisher: Basingstoke:Macmillan PressMusic Division
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333427203
• ISBN 13: 9780333427200
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • MUSIC

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Synopsis

A detailed survey and catalogue of the life and works of the English organ builder Samuel Green (1740-1796). A short biographical survey traces Green's career to the period when he established himself as the foremost English builder of organs of the late 18th century. This is followed by a detailed account of the design and constructional method of his chamber instruments and church organs. A chronological survey of his entire output gives the specification and history of each instrument and a reassessment of earlier sources. The text is illustrated with photographs and line drawings showing the characteristic features of Green's organ construction.