Dufay / David Fallows.

Author/creator Fallows, David
Format Book
Edition[Revised edition].
Publication InfoLondon : Dent, 1987.
Descriptionxii, 324 pages, 12 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits, maps ; 20 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe Master musicians
Master musicians series. ^A260201
Contents Life. Music in fifteenth-century society ; First years: c. 1400-1414 -- Constance, Rimini, Laon and Bologna: 1414-1428 -- The papal chapel and Savoy: 1428-1439 -- Interim assessment: 1440 -- Cambrai and the south: 1439-1458 -- Last years and aftermath -- Music. The early songs -- The isorhythmic motets -- Cantilenas and related works -- Hymns and other chant settings -- The late songs -- The early Mass music -- The St Anthony masses and other doubtful Mass music -- The cantus firmus Masses.
Abstract Dufay now stands unchallenged as the leading composer of the Middle Ages. Performances of his music are increasingly frequent, and most of it can be heard on commercial recordings, so it is time for a study of his life and work that attempts to show why he has found so much favour with performers and listeners today. Over the last 30 years and particularly over the last decade, an enormous burst of scholarly endeavour has added immeasurably to our knowledge of the subject. This book is primarily an attempt to assemble the most important of that information which was hitherto available only in the articles, dissertations and books produced in many parts of Europe and the United States. Includes 80 music examples, 12 pages of photographs, and three maps.
General notePrevious edition: i.e. 1st edition 1982.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN0460024930 (pbk.)
ISBN9780460024938 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.D83 F3 1987 ✔ Available Place Hold