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The pursuit of musick : musical life in original writings & art : c1200-1770
This is an encyclopedic and generously-illustrated anthology of original written sources, exploring some 600 years of musical activity in Europe, from the first troubadours to the emergence of the pianoforte. Through this book, the author presents an extraordinary treasure trove of material documenting the myriad ways in which our recent ancestors engaged with music. And, exceptionally, it is almost entirely through their words - their images, too - that such experiences are here vividly evoked. The resultant book aims to lend itself equally to leisurely browsing, quick reference, and close study, and to be simultaneously authoritative and approachable, allowing general readers and specialists alike to tap into invaluable seams of original source material. Arranged in three main parts (Society, Ideas, Performance), its principal chapters are supplemented by shorter ones exploring related and intriguing byways. Occasional thematic introductions (by Hugh Griffith) and four distinctive appendices contribute further to the book's unique and characterful nature.
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