Music in early Lutheranism : shaping the tradition (1524-1672) / Carl Schalk.

Author/creator Schalk, Carl
Format Book
PublicationSt. Louis, Mo. : Concordia Academic Press, [2001]
Copyright Date©2001
Description206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The context of the Reformation : from Renaissance to Baroque -- Johann Walter : first cantor of the Lutheran Church -- Georg Rhau : printer of early Reformation music -- Hans Leo Hassler : herald of the transition to the "new style" -- Michael Praetorius : conservator of the Chorale -- Johann Hermann Schein ; cantor of St. Thomas, Leipzig -- Samuel Scheidt : musician of Halle -- Heinrich Schuetz [Schütz] : tome poet of Saxony.
Abstract For many, Lutheran music means the music of Bach, but Bach stands at the pinnacle of a long and important tradition of church music that began in the 16th and blossomed in the 17th century. What the author gives us here is a valuable introductory guide to the principal composers of this pre-Bach Lutheran tradition, with a very useful overview of their compositional output. These are the men whose musical art and artistry formed the foundation on which Bach was able to build.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 00052380
ISBN0570042798
ISBN9780570042792

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML3168 .S24 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold