{"title":"Renato Meucci","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenato Meucci offers a profound exploration of arts and culture through his insightful narratives. His works often blend historical reflection with contemporary themes, inviting readers to engage deeply with the creative spirit behind cultural expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on nuanced storytelling, Meucci's books such as \u003cem\u003eThe Horn\u003c\/em\u003e illuminate the intersections of art, history, and human experience, making his collection essential for those drawn to thoughtful and evocative cultural literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-horn-by-renato-meucci-9780300118933","title":"The Horn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA rich and fascinating account of one of music history’s most ancient, varied, and distinctive instruments\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its origins in animal horn instruments in classical antiquity to the emergence of the modern horn in the seventeenth century, the horn appears wherever and whenever humans have made music. Its haunting, timeless presence endures in jazz and film music, as well as orchestral settings, to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this welcome addition to the Yale Musical Instrument Series, Renato Meucci and Gabriele Rocchetti trace the origins of the modern horn in all its variety. From its emergence in Turin and its development of political and diplomatic functions across European courts, to the revolutionary invention of valves, the horn has presented in innumerable guises and forms. Aided by musical examples and newly discovered sources, Meucci and Rocchetti’s book offers a comprehensive account of an instrument whose history is as complex and fascinating as its music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432933376236,"sku":"9780300118933","price":83.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300118933.jpg?v=1774766057"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/renato-meucci.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}