Airs Or Fantastic Spirits (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166426156)

""Airs Or Fantastic Spirits"" is a collection of madrigals written by the English composer Thomas Weelkes and published in 1895. The book contains 26 pieces of music, each with lyrics in English and written for four to six voices. Weelkes was known for his innovative use of harmony and rhythm, and this collection showcases his unique style. The lyrics of the madrigals explore themes such as love, nature, and mythology. The book is considered a significant contribution to the English madrigal tradition and is still studied and performed by musicians today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Weelkes
ISBN-10: 1166426157
ISBN-13: 9781166426156
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.17d