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The Preservation and Use of Historic Musical Instruments
The Preservation and Use of Historic Musical Instruments. Display case and Concert Hall
Barclay, R.
Paperback. 304 pp. Illustrated in b/w. Earthscan 2004​A tension has arisen between those who favour restoration of instruments to playing state and those who argue for non-functioning preservation. This book dissects the rationales that underlie and drive actions in this field. The above polarity is deflated, paving the way for a balanced and rational approach to the care, preservation and interpretation of historic musical instruments..