Marc-Antoine Charpentier / H. Wiley Hitchcock.

Author/creator Hitchcock, H. Wiley
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford [England] ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1990.
Descriptionxi, 123 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesOxford studies of composers ; 23
Oxford studies of composers ; 23. ^A639033
Contents Introduction. Charpentier in Paris -- Music for the church I: the liturgical works and psalm settings. Mass settings ; Other liturgical works ; Psalm settings -- Music for the church II: the motets and instrumental works. Motets ; Instrumental religious works -- Music for the chamber. Vocal chamber works ; Instrumental chamber works -- Music for the theatre. Music for stage plays ; Operatic entertainments.
Abstract The French composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier is emerging from long neglect as the most important contemporary of Lully. Supplemented by numerous musical illustrations, this study provides a concise and fluent introduction to the composer, his distinctly attractive music, and his place and influence in the world of seventeenth-century French music.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 89016286
ISBN0193164116
ISBN0193164108 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.C42 H57 1990 ✔ Available Place Hold