New Instructions for the French - Horn, containing The most modern and best methods for learners to blow, to which are Added, all the Hunting notes, and a Collection of Tunes, Marches, Minuets & c ... adapted ... by an Eminent Performer.
London: Muzio Clementi & Co., nd (after 1798). "...Horns are allowed to have the preminence, especially on the Water, or near the side of cliffs or hanging Woods, Melodious in the Vales, and diverting to Hunters.... [i]t Exhalts the Soul, elevates the Spirits, and lead the Soldiers chearfully on to Battle."
From Boston Symphony Orchestra program of 1936-37:
Muzio Clementi [1752 - 1832] was one of those rare musicians who, beginning his career as a childhood virtuoso, survived to enjoy a vigorous old age, and lived to span extensively the art of two centuries. He was born to the harpsichord style of Scarlatti, developed the pianoforte from its early to its perfected state, finally gave a prophetic impulse of romance to his art, while preserving its old beauty of symmetry. Two incidents in the life of Clementi will picture the extent of the road which he travelled. The first is in the year 1781, when the young man of twenty-nine matched his powers with those of Mozart, four years his junior, as the two exhibited their skill before the Emperor of Austria. The second picture falls forty-three years later in London. Franz Liszt, aged thirteen, played for a circle of artists, executing a concerto of Hummel upon an Erard pianoforte to the delight of the aged Clementi who, as a scientific and artistic master of the instrument, rejoiced in its talented player.
Oblong 8vo, frontispiece, 40pp original paper wrappers. Includes index and dictionary. "Pr. 2" - not recorded on OCLC. 9 3/4 x 6 1/4", (17 x 25 cm.). Covers dusty, edges rubbed, stitch bound slt loose, with manuscript additional music piece, 'Beautiful bells' loosely inserted. Not found on OCLC. Good + overall. Item #27219
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