Music in the Age of the Renaissance

Music in the Age of the Renaissance, written by one of the country's leading scholars, brings to life the musical styles and genres that mark this humanistic period of artistic and scientific revolution. In his compelling treatment of how the music was developed and transmitted, Professor Leeman Perkins grounds his narrative firmly in political, religious, social, and cultural history, opening a window onto the lavish courts, magnificent churches, and thriving urban centers in which music played such a vital role. The latest, best, and most comprehensive survey of Renaissance music to appear in over forty years.

About the author

Leeman L. Perkins, professor of music at Columbia University, co-edited The Mellon Chansonnier.

Summary

A richly detailed portrait of the music and surrounding culture in one of history's most creative eras.

Product details

• Authors: Leeman Perkins, Leeman L Perkins, Leeman L. Perkins, Perkins Leeman L.
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.01.2010
• EAN: 9780393046083
• ISBN: 978-0-393-04608-3
• No. of pages: 1152
• Dimensions: 188 mm x 244 mm x 46 mm
• Weight: 1793 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, Renaissance style, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Medieval & Renaissance music (c 1000 to c 1600), Medieval style