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The Oxford History of English Music: Volume 1: From the Beginnings to c.1715,Used
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This first volume of a magisterial twovolume survey of English music charts its development from its beginnings to about 1715. It looks at the music of early monastic institutions and the development of polyphony, including the extraordinarily advanced midthirteenthcentury canon, 'Sumeris icumen in.' It deals with the first Golden Age of English music, namely the midfifteenthcentury composers represented in the Old Hall Manuscript, such as Dunstable and Power. It looks at the remarkable flowering of sixteenthcentury choral music, of which Tallis's 'Spem in Alium' is a splendid example. And it charts the rise of the carol, the madrigal, and the seventeenthcentury opera and masque and instrumental music, culminating in the genius of Henry Purcell. A wellbalanced, judicious survey, with a unity of style and outlook resulting from its single author, the book makes a discussion of the actual music the focus of each chapter, without excluding social and historical comment.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Oxford History of English Music: Volume 1'? A: The book primarily focuses on the development of English music from its beginnings to around 1715, covering various styles and significant composers of the period.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Oxford History of English Music: Volume 1' is John Caldwell.
- Q: What topics are covered in this volume? A: This volume covers early monastic music, polyphony, the Golden Age of English music, sixteenth-century choral music, the rise of the carol, madrigal, opera, and the works of Henry Purcell.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to English music history? A: Yes, this book is designed as a comprehensive survey, making it suitable for both newcomers and those with prior knowledge of English music history.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 708 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 30, 1992.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there an edition number for this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context? A: Yes, the book incorporates social and historical context to enrich the discussion of the music itself.