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Routledge Aspects of Early English Keyboard Music - Routledge Books

Name: Aspects of Early English Keyboard Music - Routledge Books
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Explore the sophistication of English keyboard music from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. This scholarly work examines how organists like William Byrd elevated keyboard performance from domestic amateur music to a serious art form comparable to vocal music. Part of the Ashgate Historical Keyboard Series, this book brings together essential research regarding musical sources and the specific instruments used during this era. It provides a deep look into the historical context of the genre, making it a valuable resource for music historians and performers alike. Readers gain specialized knowledge through dedicated chapters on period instrumentation. You can study the use of the harpsichord through the work of John Koster, or examine the construction of Tudor-style organs with insights from Dominic Gwynn. By analyzing surviving evidence, this text offers a clear perspective on the instruments that shaped the sound of early English music.

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Comprehensive research on English keyboard music from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

In-depth study of how composers like William Byrd transformed domestic music into a serious art form.

Specialized chapter by John Koster regarding the historical use of the harpsichord during this period.

Detailed analysis by Dominic Gwynn on the construction of Tudor-style organs based on surviving evidence.

A collection of important research covering musical sources and historical performance instruments.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0367729776
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Classical Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 18 December 2020
Listed Since: 14 October 2020

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