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A Gift Of Madrigals And Motets (Description And Analysis/ Transcriptions)
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Near The End Of The Third Decade Of The Sixteenth Century, A Fivevolume Set Of Madrigal And Motet Partbooks Was Assembled In Florence And Sent As A Giftor Musical EmbassyTo The English Court Of Henry Viii. The Manuscript Setminus The Missing Altus Parthas Been Owned Since 1935 By The Newberry Library In Chicago; But Until H. Colin Slim'S Exhaustive Efforts, No Thorough Study Of The History Or Contents Of The Partbooks Had Been Undertaken.At First Encounter, These Partbooks Yield No Clues Concerning Their Provenance, Their Composers' Names, Or The Reasons For Their Dispatch To England. In His Search For This Information, Professor Slim Used The Musicologists' Customary Tools, Namely, Biobibliography, Concordances, And Textual And Musical Analysis. But He Also Used Bibliographers' Tools Not Always Employed By Musicologists: Watermarks, Bindings, Script, Orthography, And Illuminations.As A Result Of His Efforts, The Author Was Able To Identify Nearly All The Works' Composers And The Manuscripts' Expert Illuminator. He Also Presents A Detailed Description Of The Binding Process And The Probably Background Of The Scribe, Places The Political And Social References In The Works, And Determines The Route The Volumes May Have Taken After They Left Henry'S Library.By Placing The Date Of The Partbooks' Arrival In England Around 1528, Professor Slim Suggests That The Musical Culture Of The Early Tudor Court Was Less French Than Has Hitherto Been Thought. Indeed, The Presence Of The Partbooks In Henry'S Library Makes Them The Earliest Evidence Of The Italian Madrigal In England. The Author Also Provides New And Significant Data On The Artistic And Historical Position Of Philippe Verdelot, The Partbooks' Most Extensively Represented Composer.Volume I Of This Set Contains Two Parts. The First, Dealing With The Manuscript Itself, Contains The History Of The Partbooks, Information On Their Origin, Composers, Texts, And Their Importance As A Gift To Henry Viii. Part Ii, Dealing With The Music, Discusses General Musical Traits, The Motets, The Madrigals, The Results Of Collation, And The Appearance Of Some Of The Newberry Motets And Madrigals In Other Sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Gift of Madrigals and Motets'? A: The book provides a detailed analysis and transcription of a five-volume set of madrigal and motet partbooks sent as a gift to Henry VIII, exploring their history, composers, and significance in English musical culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is H. Colin Slim, who conducted extensive research on the partbooks' history and contents.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Gift of Madrigals and Motets'? A: The book contains a total of 790 pages.
- Q: When was 'A Gift of Madrigals and Motets' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1972.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well-maintained.
- Q: What kind of analysis does the book offer? A: The book includes textual and musical analysis, as well as bibliographic tools like watermarks, bindings, and script analysis.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding early Tudor musical culture? A: Yes, the book provides insights into the musical culture of the early Tudor court, suggesting it was less influenced by French styles than previously thought.
- Q: Is this book suitable for musicologists or historians? A: Yes, it is highly suitable for musicologists, historians, and anyone interested in the historical context of early music.
- Q: What is unique about the partbooks discussed in the book? A: These partbooks are considered the earliest evidence of the Italian madrigal in England, highlighting their significance in the history of music.