Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina: His Life And Times (1922) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164017578)

Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina: His Life And Times is a book written by Zoe Kendrick Pyne and published in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and times of the Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of Western classical music.The book begins with a detailed biography of Palestrina, tracing his early life and education, his rise to prominence as a composer, and his later years. Pyne explores the various influences that shaped Palestrina's music, including his exposure to the music of the Renaissance and his work as a church musician in Rome.In addition to the biography, the book also provides a detailed analysis of Palestrina's music, including his use of polyphony and his contributions to the development of the Mass and the motet. Pyne also explores the social and cultural context in which Palestrina worked, including the political and religious tensions of the time.Overall, Giovanni Pierluigi Da Palestrina: His Life And Times is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential composer. Pyne's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for music historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.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: Zoe Kendrick Pyne
ISBN-10: 1164017578
ISBN-13: 9781164017578
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.49d