Remarks on Mr. Avison's Essay on Musical Expression (Hayes, William)

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Work Title Remarks on Mr. Avison's Essay on Musical Expression
Alternative. Title Remarks on Mr. Avison's Essay on Musical Expression, wherein the characters of several great masters, both ancient and modern, are rescued from the misrepresentations of the above author; and their real merit asserted and vindicated. In a letter from a Gentleman in London to his Friend in the Country. [William Hayes, anonymously]
Composer Hayes, William
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. None [force assignment]
First Publication. 1753
Language English
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Related Works Charles Avison, An Essay on Musical Expression
Charles Avison, 6 Concertos in 7 Parts, Op.3

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Includes criticism of Avison's Op.3 Concertos with analysis of its perceived errors in harmony.