The Cambridge History of Seventeenth- Century Music (Hardcover)

The Cambridge History of Seventeenth- Century Music Book Description

Contributors explore new aspects of composition and performance in this comprehensive examination of the repertory, institutions, performers, composers, and social and cultural world of one of the greatest moments in music history. They consider the cosmopolitan nature of music making; emergence of markets for musical activity; and development of new musical styles and gestures. The work also contains a separate chronology and dictionary-style entries on individuals, places and institutions.

About the Author :

Tim Carter has contributed to The Cambridge History of Seventeenth- Century Music as an author. Tim Carter is David G. Frey Distinguished Professor of Music and chair of the Music Department, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among his previous books is "Monteverdi's Musical Theatre," published by Yale University Press. He lives in Chapel Hill.

John Butt has contributed to The Cambridge History of Seventeenth- Century Music as an author. About the Editors:
John Butt is a specialist lexicographer of Spanish, Portuguese, and German. He has contributed to a large number of projects each language. Christine Lea is a highly experienced lexicographer of Spanish and English.

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