The Cambridge Companion to French Music

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Classical & Opera, Opera
Cover of the book The Cambridge Companion to French Music by , Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781316233948
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: February 19, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781316233948
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: February 19, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

France has a long and rich music history that has had a far-reaching impact upon music and cultures around the world. This accessible Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of France. With chapters on a range of music genres, internationally renowned authors survey music-making from the early middle ages to the present day. The first part provides a complete chronological history structured around key historical events. The second part considers opera and ballet and their institutions and works, and the third part explores traditional and popular music. In the final part, contributors analyse five themes and topics, including the early church and its institutions, manuscript sources, the musical aesthetics of the Siècle des Lumières, and music at the court during the ancien régime. Illustrated with photographs and music examples, this book will be essential reading for both students and music lovers.

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

France has a long and rich music history that has had a far-reaching impact upon music and cultures around the world. This accessible Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of France. With chapters on a range of music genres, internationally renowned authors survey music-making from the early middle ages to the present day. The first part provides a complete chronological history structured around key historical events. The second part considers opera and ballet and their institutions and works, and the third part explores traditional and popular music. In the final part, contributors analyse five themes and topics, including the early church and its institutions, manuscript sources, the musical aesthetics of the Siècle des Lumières, and music at the court during the ancien régime. Illustrated with photographs and music examples, this book will be essential reading for both students and music lovers.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book Biodiversity in Agriculture by
Cover of the book Forms of Thought by
Cover of the book The Global Cryosphere by
Cover of the book Evolution in Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration by
Cover of the book Quantum Computing since Democritus by
Cover of the book The Spanish Atlantic World in the Eighteenth Century by
Cover of the book From Media Systems to Media Cultures by
Cover of the book Cuba, the United States, and Cultures of the Transnational Left, 1930–1975 by
Cover of the book Plato: The Symposium by
Cover of the book The Wealth Paradox by
Cover of the book The Object Primer by
Cover of the book The Power of American Governors by
Cover of the book Literature in the Digital Age by
Cover of the book Special Responsibilities by
Cover of the book Magic in Western Culture by
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