Marc-Antoine Charpentier / Catherine Cessac ; translated from the French by E. Thomas Glasow ; Reinhard G. Pauly, general editor.
| Author/creator | Cessac, Catherine, 1952- |
| Other author | Pauly, Reinhard G. editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Portland, Or. : Amadeus Press, ©1995. |
| Description | 558 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Marc-Antoine Charpentier. English |
| Contents | Charpentier's place in history -- The early years in France and Italy -- Moliere and the Comedie-Francaise -- At the court of mademoiselle de guise -- Charpentier and the court -- Divertissements and pastorales -- The Abbaye-aux-Bois and port-royal convents and the Tenebrae lessons -- The Jesuits: church and stage -- The motets -- The Latin oratorios -- The masses -- Airs and cantatas -- The instrumental music -- Tutor to the Duc de Chartres and composer of Medee -- The Sainte-Chapelle -- Et lux perpetua luceat ei -- Appendix 1. Epitaphium carpentarii -- Appendix 2. Theoretical writings. |
| Abstract | Although Charpentier left little trace of his worldly existence, his music fortunately has been preserved nearly in its entirety. This book is the first comprehensive study of his approximately 550 compositions, including a number of important pieces that remain relatively unknown. A discussion of the composer's theoretical writings, a complete catalog of Charpentier's works, and an extensive bibliography are all given here. While Charpentier's life and personality are still shrouded in mystery, our knowledge about him has nevertheless increased considerably over the past few years, and it will certainly continue to be enriched by new discoveries in the future. His music, for the most part still unknown both on disc and in concert, is waiting for performers to reveal all its facets, and for an ever-growing public finally to discover Charpentier as one of France's most remarkable composers. |
| General note | "Chronological table of works": pages 412-485. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-535) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 94029786 |
| ISBN | 0931340802 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.C433 C4713 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |