Early music today

The specialized book "Old Music Today" by Richard Lorber offers a comprehensive analysis of historical performance practice and its development over time. It highlights the various movements and trends in the approach to early music, both in the past and present. Through detailed chapters by renowned international authors, it provides a deep understanding of the social conditions of musicians and the relationship between music research and the music industry. The work is complemented by 14 interviews with significant figures in the early music scene, including Jordi Savall and Dorothee Oberlinger. The book addresses the cultural and political implications of historical performance practice and demonstrates how this movement shapes today's musical life. It is an essential reference work for anyone interested in the development and current challenges of early music.