Knowing the historical context of a piece can teach you
A. what may have inspired the composition.
B. what performance practices were standard at the time.
C. how to perform the piece the way the composer may have intended.
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Understanding the historical context of a piece can provide valuable insights into what inspired the composition, what performance practices were standard at the time which can inform how the piece should be performed, and give greater understanding of how the composer may have intended for the piece to be interpreted.