Opus: the making of musical instruments in Canada / by Carmelle Bégin, with the assistance of Constance Nebel.: NM98-3/81-1992E
This book features over one hundred musical instruments produced in Canada by contemporary luthiers and instrument makers. Now part of the permanent collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the instruments were acquired over the past seventeen years, and some were specially commissioned for the Museum's exhibition Opus, which this publication is designed to complement.--Preface The book focuses on four themes: the making, history, aesthetics and symbolism of musical instruments, each illustrated by particular instruments.--Introduction
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| Title | Opus: the making of musical instruments in Canada / by Carmelle Bégin, with the assistance of Constance Nebel. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Physical text |
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| Binding | Clothbound |
| Description | 148p. : illus., references ; 27 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-660-14006-3 |
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