A Biographical Dictionary of Old English Music - Hardcover

A Biographical Dictionary of Old English Music

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Biographical Dictionary of Old English Music' is a comprehensive and scholarly reference work that chronicles the lives and legacies of the musicians who defined the English tradition from its earliest recorded history through the late seventeenth century. Compiled by Jeffrey Pulver, this volume serves as an indispensable guide to the composers, performers, and theorists whose work formed the foundation of the nation's musical heritage.The dictionary features meticulously researched entries that cover a wide spectrum of figures, ranging from the celebrated masters of the Tudor and Elizabethan eras to the obscure musicians whose contributions were vital to the development of early vocal and instrumental forms. Beyond simple dates and facts, the work provides historical context for the evolution of the madrigal, the growth of the English school of virginal music, and the sacred choral traditions of the period. By consolidating disparate historical records into a single accessible volume, Pulver offers readers a detailed portrait of England's vibrant musical past. This work remains a valuable resource for musicologists, historians, and anyone seeking to understand the personalities behind the 'Golden Age' of British music.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025302621

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