Weitzmann’s History, pages 291-313.
Rimbault, “The Pianoforte,” pages 257, 306, 310.
Litolff edition, No. 397, second volume of “Music by Old Masters.”
Augener edition, No. 8298, Old Italian Compositions.
The Breitkopf Edition, Nos. 111, 112, 411, have reference to music for the clavier, written during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Biblioteca d’Oro, Ricordi, contains examples of the compositions of the leading composers of the 17th to 19th centuries.
Questions.
What influence did the Renaissance have on early instrumental music?
Give an account of the “sonatas” written by Willaert.