Description
Reference work for musicologists, music theorists, performers, and music lovers
Few western musical repertories speak more to the imagination than the Requiem mass for the dead. Yet, surprisingly, despite the significance of Requiem settings for our musical culture, the literature concerning them is sparse. The Book of Requiems presents essays on the most important works in this tradition, from the origins of the genre up to the present day. Each chapter is devoted to a specific Requiem, and offers both historical information and a detailed work-discussion. Conceived as a multi-volume essay collection by leading experts, the Book of Requiems is an authoritative reference publication intended as a first port of call for musicologists, music theorists, and performers both professional and student.
Author: David J. Burn
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Published: 07/15/2023
Pages: 250
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9789462703711
ISBN10: 946270371X
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Religious | Christian
- Music | History & Criticism | General
About the Author
David J. Burn is professor of musicology and head of the Early Music Research Group at KU Leuven.
Antonio Chemotti is assistant professor of musicology at the University of Leuven in association with the Alamire Foundation and research affiliate at the Royal Library of Belgium.