Music of the Baroque - Couverture rigide

Schulenberg, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0195122321 ISBN 13 : 9780195122329

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Ideal for undergraduate music majors, graduate students in music, and interested musicians and instructors, this introductory text covers European music from 1600 through 1750. In contrast to other books on the subject-which focus on historical information instead of on the music itself-Music of the Baroque offers a focused examination of approximately fifty selected works from several of the principal traditions of the period. It discusses representative works from each tradition, placing them within their larger historical contexts. Music of the Baroque first considers vocal works, both sacred and secular, and then looks at instrumental music. It offers models for both musical criticism and analysis in a variety of compositional styles. The book also provides substantial discussions of original instrumentation and performance practices for many works. Schulenberg analyzes familiar works like Monteverdi's Orfeo and a Bach cantata and also discusses lesser-known compositions-including several works by women composers. The opening and closing chapters on late Renaissance and galant music provide bridges to earlier and later periods of European music history. Music of the Baroque is enhanced by several pedagogical aids including synopses of operatic works, biographical timelines for major composers, numerous illustrations, musical examples, and analytical tables. Technical terms are highlighted the first time they appear in the text, and carefully formulated definitions of each new concept are provided.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

An era of continuous and far-reaching musical evolution, the Baroque period witnessed the invention of opera and oratorio and the emergence of such instrumental genres as the sonata, suite, and concerto, which continue to engage composers today. An ideal instructional package for courses in music history and literature, Music of the Baroque, Second Edition, and its accompanying anthology of scores offer a vivid introduction to European music from 1600 through 1750. Integrating historical and cultural context with composer biography, music analysis, and performance practice, the text surveys Baroque music while analyzing in depth more than forty works from the principal traditions of the period. An opening chapter on late-Renaissance vocal music and a closing chapter on galant instrumental music provide bridges to earlier and later European music. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect current scholarship, this second edition of Music of the Baroque offers expanded coverage of instrumental music, with new sections on French lute music and the Italian trumpet sinfonia, along with enhanced discussion of chamber music from Salomone Rossi to Biber and Corelli. French sacred music also receives renewed attention. Offering models for musical criticism and analysis in a variety of compositional styles, author David Schulenberg analyzes familiar works like Monteverdi's Orfeo and a Bach cantata as well as lesser-known compositions, including works by Barbara Strozzi and Elizabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre. Additional Features: * Incorporates a wealth of pedagogical resources including synopses of operatic works; biographical timelines for major composers; numerous illustrations, musical examples, and analytical tables; highlighting and explanations of technical terms upon first appearance; and carefully formulated definitions of each new concept * Revised to incorporate the latest in Baroque music scholarship, including an updated bibliography and many new music examples and illustrations * Accompanied by a companion anthology that contains more than fifty pieces for analysis * Supplemented by the author's website, www.wagner.edu/faculty/dschulenberg/oupcont.html, which provides a discography for pieces included in the anthology Designed for undergraduate and graduate students, Music of the Baroque, Second Edition, is also essential reading for anyone who desires an up-to-date introduction to the serious study of Baroque music.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195122321
• ISBN 13: 9780195122329
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 366
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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