English Cathedral Music and Liturgy in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover, New Ed)

This book examines the stylistic development of English cathedral music during a period of liturgical upheaval, looking at the attitudes of cathedral clergy, liturgists, composers, leading church music figures and organisations to music and liturgy. Arguments that were advanced for retaining an archaic style in cathedral music are considered, including the linking of musical style with liturgical language, the recommending of a subservient role for music in the liturgy, and the development of a language of fittingness to describe church music. The roles of the RSCM and other influential bodies are explored. Martin Thomas draws on many sources: the libraries and archives of English cathedrals; contemporary press coverage and the records of church music bodies; publishing practices; secondary literature; and the music itself. Concluding that an arresting of development in English cathedral music has prevented appropriate influences from secular music being felt, Thomas contrasts this with how cathedrals have often successfully and dynamically engaged with the world of the visual arts, particularly in painting and sculpture. Presenting implications for all denominations and for patronage of the arts by churches, and the place of musical aesthetics in the planning of liturgy, this book offers an important resource for music, theology, liturgy students and ministry teams worldwide.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Martin Thomas
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	284
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-4724-2630-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Music > General Books > Christianity Promotions
LSN:	1-4724-2630-4
Barcode:	9781472426307

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