Critical And Bibliographical Notes On Early Spanish Music (1887) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436816083)

""Critical and Bibliographical Notes on Early Spanish Music"" is a book written by Juan Facundo Riano and first published in 1887. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of Spanish music from the medieval period to the 18th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a detailed historical overview of Spanish music, including its origins, influences, and major composers. Riano examines the evolution of Spanish music from the Gregorian chant to the emergence of polyphony and the development of instrumental music. He also discusses the impact of the Catholic Church, the influence of Moorish and Jewish music, and the rise of secular music.The second part of the book is a bibliographical guide to early Spanish music. Riano provides a comprehensive list of all known manuscripts and printed works of Spanish music from the medieval period to the 18th century. He also includes critical notes on each work, discussing its historical significance and musical characteristics.Throughout the book, Riano demonstrates his extensive knowledge and passion for Spanish music. His writing is clear and engaging, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers. ""Critical and Bibliographical Notes on Early Spanish Music"" is an important work for anyone interested in the history and development of Spanish music.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: Juan Facundo Riano
ISBN-10: 1436816084
ISBN-13: 9781436816083
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d