Abstract:
This project demonstrates the process of interpreting music from different historical periods and
arranging music written for a different but very similar instrument. In particular, it discusses freedom of
articulation, phrasing, and embellishment in the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Periods. Treatises
from the periods in which the music was written provides evidence that the interpretation is stylistically
appropriate. Also, an analysis of the music itself guides the interpretation. To further solidify the style,
there is an inspection of recordings by prominent professionals. The author performed the examples
used for the paper in a recital.