English Choral Practice, 1400-1650 |
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| Editor:
| Morehen, John |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Performance Practice Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-54408-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2003 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $62.99 |
Book Description:
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Although the standing of English composers of choral music of the period 1440-1650 (such as Taverner, Tallis, Tye and Byrd) has long been recognised, the conditions under which their music was performed has not hitherto attracted focused scholarly scrutiny. These nine essays consider for the first time the day-to-day performing practice within this repertory, covering areas such as the evolution of the 'church' choir, performing pitch, contemporary pronunciation, the training of...
More DescriptionAlthough the standing of English composers of choral music of the period 1440-1650 (such as Taverner, Tallis, Tye and Byrd) has long been recognised, the conditions under which their music was performed has not hitherto attracted focused scholarly scrutiny. These nine essays consider for the first time the day-to-day performing practice within this repertory, covering areas such as the evolution of the 'church' choir, performing pitch, contemporary pronunciation, the training of choristers, and the investigation of manuscript sources.