Chords and temperaments (Introduction)

Since the first substantial work on temperaments in the 1950s, knowledge of keyboard tuning and, more generally, of the conception of intonation in past centuries has grown steadily, to the point where it is no longer possible to approach historical repertoires without taking them into account, in terms of both performance and understanding of the compositional process.

Over and above the theoretical and acoustical aspects that are essential, and always linked to the reality of live sound, this course explores an essential aspect of musical thought, and aims to guide today's musician, whether a high-level practitioner or a future scholar, towards a more enlightened attitude.