Orchestration

"For its time the most comprehensive treatment of the subject." — New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians Before the 17th century, composers seldom indicated in their music whether the composition was to be performed by a particular combination of voices or instruments. Then in 1607 Monteverdi made a well-known suggestion for the orchestration of his opera Orfeo . And as the Baroque era unfolded, the concept of orchestrations began to evolve, achieving a notable clarity and the acceptance of