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Explore the origins of musical tradition with Volume 1 of the Oxford History of Western Music. Authored by the eminent musicologist Richard Taruskin, this first volume covers the period from the earliest notations through the sixteenth century. As part of a celebrated five-volume set from Oxford University Press, this book provides a deep look into the styles and themes that shaped Western music during these foundational centuries. Through a representative sampling of masterworks, Taruskin offers a provocative and erudite account of how music evolved. This volume serves as an essential resource for anyone studying the history, currents, and direction of musical development from its earliest days. Whether for academic study or personal interest, this work brings the history of Western music to life through scholarly analysis and historical context.

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This first volume in the five-volume Oxford History of Western Music series covers music from the earliest notations to the sixteenth century.

Written by eminent musicologist Richard Taruskin, providing a provocative and erudite account of musical history.

Each chapter uses a representative sampling of masterworks to explain the themes and styles of the period.

Published by Oxford University Press, ensuring a high standard of scholarship for music historians and students.

This book examines the significant currents that gave shape and direction to Western music during its foundational centuries.

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08 December 2011
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