The Oxford History Of Music V3: The Music Of The Seventeenth Century (1902) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781168138583)

The Oxford History of Music Volume 3: The Music of the Seventeenth Century is a book written by C. Hubert H. Parry and originally published in 1902. The book is part of a larger series that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the history of music. This particular volume focuses on the music of the 17th century, which is considered a period of great innovation and change in the world of music. The book covers a wide range of topics related to music in the 17th century, including the development of opera, the rise of instrumental music, and the emergence of new musical styles and forms. Parry provides detailed analyses of the works of many prominent composers of the time, including Monteverdi, Purcell, and Bach. He also discusses the social and cultural context in which these composers lived and worked, exploring the ways in which music was used to express political and religious ideas, entertain audiences, and reflect the changing tastes and values of society.Overall, The Oxford History of Music Volume 3: The Music of the Seventeenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music. It provides a rich and detailed account of a fascinating period in musical history, and offers insights into the ways in which music reflects and shapes the world around us.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: C. Hubert H. Parry
ISBN-10: 1168138582
ISBN-13: 9781168138583
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 482
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d