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9780393978001 0393978001 This essential addition to the Norton Introduction to Music History series provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of the Baroque, incorporating discussions of culture, religion, and political history with in-depth analysis of musical compositions. The narrative is complemented by a wide range of music in both the text and the accompanying Anthology of Baroque Music ; the works included reflect the innovations and great stylistic diversity of music during this dynamic period., This new addition to the esteemed Norton Introduction to Music History series presents a broad and balanced survey of music and music making in the nations of Western Europe and their colonies in the baroque period. Providing both breadth and depth, the author illustrates how social, political and cultural forces contributed to the development of baroque musical styles and conventions, presenting the styles, genres and cultural meaning of the baroque through discussions of period music theory and analysis, court culture, and church Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Organised by national and regional schools and trends, the book also discusses previously neglected areas such as works by female composers; the music of Spain, Portugal and their colonies; and the music of France. 46 works as printable scores.
9780393978001 0393978001 This essential addition to the Norton Introduction to Music History series provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of the Baroque, incorporating discussions of culture, religion, and political history with in-depth analysis of musical compositions. The narrative is complemented by a wide range of music in both the text and the accompanying Anthology of Baroque Music ; the works included reflect the innovations and great stylistic diversity of music during this dynamic period., This new addition to the esteemed Norton Introduction to Music History series presents a broad and balanced survey of music and music making in the nations of Western Europe and their colonies in the baroque period. Providing both breadth and depth, the author illustrates how social, political and cultural forces contributed to the development of baroque musical styles and conventions, presenting the styles, genres and cultural meaning of the baroque through discussions of period music theory and analysis, court culture, and church Reformation and Counter-Reformation. Organised by national and regional schools and trends, the book also discusses previously neglected areas such as works by female composers; the music of Spain, Portugal and their colonies; and the music of France. 46 works as printable scores.