ISBN: 9780243206537 - Portraits and Silhouettes of Musicians (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed study of Palestrina, a renowned Italian composer who lived in the 16th century. The author traces Palestrina's life from his early beginnings to his later career as a composer in the papal chapel, situating his work within the broader context of the historical and musical trends of the Renaissance period. The book delves into the complexities of Palestrina's musical style, characterized by its emotional depth and emphasis on textual clarity, exploring the techniques he employed and the impact his work had on the development of Western music. It examines the significance of Palestrina's music in the context of the Catholic Church's efforts to reform religious music during the Council of Trent, highlighting his role in shaping the sound and direction of sacred music for centuries to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…