Historical Metronome Markings - A Short Introduction (Part II of III)

There are mysteries connected to tempo indications originating from the first decades of the metronome. As part of his “A Tempo Project”, Bernhard Ruchti delivers an introduction to the historical background of the metronome. He discusses important sources and presents possible conclusions for today’s interpretation of classical works. An intriguing story that starts with the invention of the metronome in 1815.

Bernhard Ruchti takes a critical yet positive look at the so-called “double-beat theory” and presents both its merit and its pitfalls.

Part II of III

The entire A TEMPO PROJECT: First Things First: MUSIC! The A Temp...

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VOL VIII: SCHUBERT A TEMPO: Piano Sonata in C minor D958.
Franz Schubert: Piano Sonata in C min...

VOL VII: BEETHOVEN A TEMPO III: Three Piano Sonatas.
Beethoven: Three Piano Sonatas

VOL VI: BEETHOVEN A TEMPO II: Hammerklavier-Sonata Opus 106. Ludwig van Beethoven: Hammerklavier S...

VOL V: LISZT A TEMPO II: Franz Liszt: Années de Pèlerinage (It...

VOL. IV: CHOPIN A TEMPO: Chopin - Etudes Opus 10

VOL. III: SCHUMANN A TEMPO: Bernhard Ruchti - Schumann A Tempo

VOL. II: LISZT A TEMPO I: Franz Liszt - The A Tempo Project

VOL. I: BEETHOVEN A TEMPO I: Beethoven A Tempo

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