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Instrumentalists and Renaissance Culture - Players of Function and Fantasy (Hardcover) Loot Price: R1,957
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Instrumentalists and Renaissance Culture - Players of Function and Fantasy (Hardcover): Victor Coelho, Keith Polk

Instrumentalists and Renaissance Culture - Players of Function and Fantasy (Hardcover)

Victor Coelho, Keith Polk

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This innovative and multi-layered study of the music and culture of Renaissance instrumentalists spans the early institutionalization of instrumental music from c.1420 to the rise of the basso continuo and newer roles for instrumentalists around 1600. Employing a broad cultural narrative interwoven with detailed case studies, close readings of eighteen essential musical sources, and analysis of musical images, Victor Coelho and Keith Polk show that instrumental music formed a vital and dynamic element in the artistic landscape, from rote function to creative fantasy. Instrumentalists occupied a central role in courtly ceremonies and private social rituals during the Renaissance, and banquets, dances, processions, religious celebrations and weddings all required their participation, regardless of social class. Instrumental genres were highly diverse artistic creations, from polyphonic repertories revealing knowledge of notated styles, to improvisation and flexible practices. Understanding the contributions of instrumentalists is essential for any accurate assessment of Renaissance culture.

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Imprint: Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: May 2016
Authors: Victor Coelho • Keith Polk
Dimensions: 185 x 254 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 978-1-107-14580-1
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Medieval & Renaissance music (c 1000 to c 1600)
Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > General
Books > Humanities > History > European history > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > History > European history > General
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > General
Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Medieval & Renaissance music (c 1000 to c 1600)
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LSN: 1-107-14580-5
Barcode: 9781107145801

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