Willem de Fesch an excellent musician and a worthy man

An excellent musician and a worthy man

This study introduces the life and music of Willem de Fesch to a broader public. In a twenty-odd year long reasearch the author. professor Robert L. Tusler. located the compositions of De Fesch and meticulously gathered together the scarcely known facts about his personal life and professional career. Willem de Fesch is shown to be a prominent person in the music societies of Amsterdam, Antwerp and various places in Engeland in the first half of the 18th century, as a violinist and composer of conceros, songs and staged prdouktions.

The musical analysis in the book is presented from the angle of the music lover and listener. Music examples and charts are generously provided to guide the reader throug the unfoulding fomr of the compositions and to help detect the various style traits.

Willem de Fesch' music is still emotionally communicative in our time. This book is both a guide to his music as well as an invaluable source book for further study.