Roger Norrington's published writing and interviews focus on conducting, historically informed performance and the sound of orchestras from the Classical and Romantic periods. He is particularly associated with arguments about tempo, articulation, orchestral size and the limited use of continuous string vibrato in nineteenth-century repertoire. Books and collected discussions around his work are most useful as performance commentary rather than conventional autobiography, often taking Beethoven, Berlioz, Brahms and other composers as case studies in what historical evidence might imply for modern orchestras. His style is practical, provocative and directed towards the audible result of interpretive decisions. Material under Norrington's name fits conducting, performance practice and orchestral history, especially for readers comparing modern and period-informed approaches. Read more Less
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