Music in early Lutheranism : shaping the tradition (1524-1672) / Carl Schalk.
| Author/creator | Schalk, Carl |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | St. Louis, Mo. : Concordia Academic Press, [2001] |
| Copyright Date | ©2001 |
| Description | 206 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 00052380 |
| ISBN | 0570042798 |
| ISBN | 9780570042792 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3168 .S24 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |