How did Arnold Dolmetsch encourage interest in early instruments and small ensembles?

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Arnold Dolmetsch was a pioneering figure who revitalized interest in early music through his dedication to historical authenticity and craftsmanship.1

He encouraged the use of early musical instruments by restoring and reproducing them, including harpsichords, lutes, viols, and recorders. His efforts to promote small ensembles began in 1890 when he formed a trio with his wife and Kathleen Salmon to perform early compositions on authentic instruments.1

To further foster this interest, Dolmetsch:
* Conducted concert tours, such as his 1902 U.S. tour, which led to the manufacturing of period instruments.1
* Published scholarly editions of early music and his influential book, The Interpretation of the Music of the XVII and XVIII Centuries.1
* Established a center for the study of early music in Haslemere in 1916.1
* Founded the Dolmetsch Foundation in 1928 to support his research and disseminate his ideas regarding performance practices.1

Through these initiatives, he transformed the modern approach to presenting the works of J.S. Bach and earlier composers.1