Studies In Medieval & Renaissance Music
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve
A landmark work in musicology, Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music presents a series of rigorous scholarly essays that illuminate the rich and complex musical landscape of Europe from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Manfred F. Bukofzer, one of the twentieth century's foremost authorities on early music, argues with precision and depth for a deeper understanding of compositional techniques, manuscript traditions, and the cultural forces that shaped Western polyphony. The collection details specific works and composers—including figures such as John Dunstaple and Guillaume de Machaut—situating them within their broader historical and theoretical contexts. Written in an authoritative yet accessible academic tone, the essays uncover previously overlooked connections between musical practice and the intellectual currents of their respective eras. An essential reference for students and scholars of early music history, this collection remains a foundational text in the field of historical musicology.
Author: Manfred F. Bukofzer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve
A landmark work in musicology, Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music presents a series of rigorous scholarly essays that illuminate the rich and complex musical landscape of Europe from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Manfred F. Bukofzer, one of the twentieth century's foremost authorities on early music, argues with precision and depth for a deeper understanding of compositional techniques, manuscript traditions, and the cultural forces that shaped Western polyphony. The collection details specific works and composers—including figures such as John Dunstaple and Guillaume de Machaut—situating them within their broader historical and theoretical contexts. Written in an authoritative yet accessible academic tone, the essays uncover previously overlooked connections between musical practice and the intellectual currents of their respective eras. An essential reference for students and scholars of early music history, this collection remains a foundational text in the field of historical musicology.