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Routledge Manuscript Inscriptions in Early English Printed Music

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Description

Discover the hidden histories of early English music through the eyes of its original owners. In Manuscript Inscriptions in Early English Printed Music, David Greer explores the lives of those who purchased musical works during the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. This study focuses on surviving books of music published before 1640, providing a unique look at how music was consumed and collected during this era. By analyzing handwritten inscriptions left within the books, Greer uncovers details about the people who visited music sellers, such as the dwelling house of T. East by Paules wharfe, to buy works by composers like Byrd and Dowland. This research reconstructs the ownership history of these precious volumes, revealing which books formed part of private music libraries. It is an essential resource for those interested in the relationship between music and material culture, offering a window into the social history of music ownership in early modern England.

Key Features

Examines surviving books of music published in England before 1640.

Uses handwritten inscriptions to identify early and subsequent owners of musical works.

Provides historical context for music purchased in the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

Offers insights into the music libraries and purchasing habits of early English collectors.

Explores the connection between printed music and material culture through primary source traces.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
07 August 2015
Listed Since
11 March 2015

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