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Stephen Bonta's research on 17th-century Italian music, particularly for strings, spans more than 30 years. Included in this selection of his published articles is his study of the early history of the bass violin which proved to be the foundation for his subsequent articles on the early history of the violoncello. In addition to the discussions of secular instrumental music, the volume features essays that explore Italian sacred music of the period, including Monteverdi's Marian Vespers.

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'There is a higher proportion of articles new to me than I expected, so I was very pleased to have my attention drawn to them, and recommend it to all who perform 17th-century music.' Early Music Review 'Bonta's writings are essential materials to all those studying the early history of stringed bass instruments and the performance of seventeenth-century Italian instrumental music. The Ashgate collection makes readily available his contributions for generations to come. Although many of Bonta's arguments for the use of the early bass violin in favor of the G violone may be challenged, it is clear that the field of early stringed bass research owes a debt of gratitude to this scholar. To Stephen Bonta, a sincere thank you for his scholarly spirit, inquisitive nature, and trail-blazing research.' The Online Journal of Bass Research

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Stephen Bonta, Hamilton College, USA

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