Work Compositions Two Three by John Blow (21 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.

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

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1965 facsimile reprint. Hardcover, no dj. Light rubbing to covers. Contents clean and tight. 216 pages.

Condition: New. pp. 240.

Condition: New. pp. 240.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Blue cloth. Facsimile. Some light foxing.

Condition: New. pp. 240.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, written by the eminent Dr. John Blow in the late 17th century, collects and presents a selection of the author's musical compositions with a particular focus on sacred themes and liturgical music. Blow, an esteemed figure in English Baroque music and a renowned teacher, provides insight into the development and practice of sacred music during his time, touching on ideas of spirituality, devotion, and worship. The book also explores the significance of these compositions in the broader context of the Restoration period, offering valuable perspectives on the cultural history of England. Through the detailed analysis of Blow's works, the book sheds light on the evolution of sacred music and its enduring impact on Western classical music. 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.…

hard cover. Condition: Fine. [Ridgewood, NJ]: [Gregg Press Incorporated]. [1965]. Facsimile reprint of the London 1700 edition. Hardcover, no jacket. viii+216pp. FINE condition. We obtained this copy directly from the publisher, it has never been privately owned. "With several Accompagnements of Instrumental Musick; and A Thorow-Bass to each Song: Figur'd for an Organ, Harpsichord, or Theorboe-Lute."  (cfm).…

Publisher's blue cloth. Size: 4to. [x (title, dedication)], viii, [ii (publisher's catalogue)], 216pp. 4to. [x (title, dedication)], viii, [ii (publisher's catalogue)], 216pp.

Folio, 216pp., of facsimile, orig. cloth.

4°. VIII, 216 S. OLn. Einbandrücken leicht verschossen, Buchblock neuwertig.

Small folio. Contemporary half mid-tan calf with marbled boards. 1f. (title printed in red and black), 3ff. (dedication), vi (letters of praise to Blow from London musicians, etc.), vii-viii ("A Pindarick Ode, On Dr. Blow's Excellency in the Art of Music. By Mr. Herbert)", 1f. (recto Playford catalogue, verso "A Table of the Songs Contain'd in this Book" ), 216 pp. Decorative handstamp of "Revd. Frederick Ronch M. A." to front pastedown. "Bern:d. Wright" in contemporary manuscript to upper outer corner of title; "[?]Barnard" in contemporary manuscript to foot of p. 2; several notes added in manuscript to blank printed staves of pp. 6 and 216 (some canceled on p. 6); markings and flourishes to pp. 6, 7, 47, and 216 in contemporary manuscript; "[?]Colcher" in contemporary manuscript to foot of p. 47. Binding worn, rubbed, and bumped; upper detached; most of spine lacking. Light uniform browning; title moderately browned and slightly soiled; occasional small stains and minor marginal foxing; final leaf moderately browned and soiled. Lacking frontispiece of the composer drawn and engraved by R. White (supplied in copy). First Edition. Day & Murrie 183. BUC p. 114. RISM B2985. Blow was a noted English composer, organist, and teacher. "By his mid-20s he had become the foremost musician in England, and in later years he was the elder statesman of the Restoration school, whose chief luminary was Henry Purcell." Bruce Wood in Grove Music Online Inspired by Henry Purcell's Orpheus Britannicus, Blow published this "imposing collection of his songs and vocal chamber music" by subscription. In it he "shows a marked disposition towards ostinato-like basses. But the range of his vocal music . is too varied to permit a neat summary." TNG Vol. 2, pp. 806-808.…

Size: Folio. [x (frontispiece, title, dedication)], viii, [ii (publisher's catalogue)], 216pp. Mottled calf, rebacked, gilt armorial insignia. Some occasional light browning, few pages crinkled; pp.197-200 from another slightly smaller copy (with worm holes at lower margin). Dedicated to Ann (1665-1714), Princess of Denmark, and, from 1702, Queen of England. From the collection of Christopher Hogwood (1941-2014). The preliminaries contain laudatory verses by many of blow's contemporaries including D'Urfey, J. Clarke, William Croft, Samuel Akeroyde, and Blow's pupil John Barrett. A small proportion of the songs in this superb collection had appeared in earlier publications, but most are printed here for the first time. The songs are for one to three voices with occasional instrumental obligato, and represent the culmination of his secular compositions: Blow wrote very little after 1700. RISM A/I/1 and A/I/11 B 2985. BUC p.114. Folio. [x (frontispiece, title, dedication)], viii, [ii (publisher's catalogue)], 216pp.…

Size: Folio. [viii (title, dedication)], viii, [ii (publisher's catalogue)], 216pp. Panelled leather, generally scratched and marked, rebacked and recornered. Lacking the portrait frontispiece. Early ownership inscription of "Bickford, his book, 1714". Dedicated to Ann (1665-1714), Princess of Denmark, and, from 1702, Queen of England. From the collection of Christopher Hogwood (1941-2014). RISM A/I/1 and A/I/11 B 2985. BUC p.114. Folio. [viii (title, dedication)], viii, [ii (publisher's catalogue)], 216pp.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1700 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 256 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 256 Language: English.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 252 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1700. Text in English. This collection of musical compositions by John Blow features works for one to four voices, accompanied by instrumental arrangements and a thorough-bass for organ, harpsichord, or theorbo-lute. The volume is prefaced by laudatory verses from notable contemporaries such as William Pittis, T. D'Urfey, and Henry Hall, along with a Pindaric ode by Mr. Herbert. A significant work in the English Baroque repertoire, it showcases Blow's mastery of vocal and instrumental composition. Herbert. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1700. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 240, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 240.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1700] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2018 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 240, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 240.…