Palestrina (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164885405)

Palestrina is a book written by Michel Brenet in 1908. It is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the Italian composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, who is widely considered one of the greatest composers of sacred music in the Renaissance era. Brenet provides a detailed analysis of Palestrina's musical style and technique, as well as his contributions to the development of polyphonic music. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context in which Palestrina lived and worked, providing insight into the political and religious influences that shaped his music. Overall, Palestrina is an essential resource for anyone interested in the music of the Renaissance, and a must-read for fans of Palestrina's work.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: Michel Brenet
ISBN-10: 1164885405
ISBN-13: 9781164885405
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d