A History of Western Choral Music, Volume 1

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Reference, History & Criticism, Theory & Criticism, Music Styles
Cover of the book A History of Western Choral Music, Volume 1 by Chester L. Alwes, Oxford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Chester L. Alwes ISBN: 9780190457723
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: June 24, 2015
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Chester L. Alwes
ISBN: 9780190457723
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: June 24, 2015
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

A History of Western Choral Music explores the various genres, key composers, and influential works essential to the development of the western choral tradition. Author Chester L. Alwes divides this exploration into two volumes which move from Medieval music and the Renaissance era up to the 21st century. Volume I surveys the choral music of composers including Josquin, Palestrina, Purcell, Handel, and J.S. Bach while detailing the stylistic, textual, and extramusical considerations unique to the topics covered. Consideration of Renaissance music includes both sacred and secular works, specifically addressing the growth of sacred music, the rise of secular music, and the proliferation of sacred polyphony from Josquin to Palestrina. Discussion of the Baroque era is organized by geographic location, exploring the spread of Baroque style from Italy to German, France, and England. Volume I concludes by examining the aesthetic underpinnings of the early Classical and Romantic eras. Framing discussion within the political, religious, cultural, philosophical, aesthetic, and technological contexts of each era, A History of Western Choral Music offers readers specialized insight into major composers and works while providing a cohesive understanding of choral music's place in Western history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A History of Western Choral Music explores the various genres, key composers, and influential works essential to the development of the western choral tradition. Author Chester L. Alwes divides this exploration into two volumes which move from Medieval music and the Renaissance era up to the 21st century. Volume I surveys the choral music of composers including Josquin, Palestrina, Purcell, Handel, and J.S. Bach while detailing the stylistic, textual, and extramusical considerations unique to the topics covered. Consideration of Renaissance music includes both sacred and secular works, specifically addressing the growth of sacred music, the rise of secular music, and the proliferation of sacred polyphony from Josquin to Palestrina. Discussion of the Baroque era is organized by geographic location, exploring the spread of Baroque style from Italy to German, France, and England. Volume I concludes by examining the aesthetic underpinnings of the early Classical and Romantic eras. Framing discussion within the political, religious, cultural, philosophical, aesthetic, and technological contexts of each era, A History of Western Choral Music offers readers specialized insight into major composers and works while providing a cohesive understanding of choral music's place in Western history.

More books from Oxford University Press

Cover of the book OK:The Improbable Story of America's Greatest Word by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book The Tiny and the Fragmented by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book For Peace and Money by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Islamic Humanism by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Unlimited Replays by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book The Butler Did It and Other Plays - With Audio Level 1 Oxford Bookworms Library by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Phallacies by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book To the Ends of the Earth: Pentecostalism and the Transformation of World Christianity by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Robinson Crusoe by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Coming Home to New Orleans by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Diary Methods by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book Feelings Transformed by Chester L. Alwes
Cover of the book A Farewell to Ice by Chester L. Alwes
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy