A History of Baroque Music
A History of Baroque Music

Author: George J. Buelow

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2004-11-23

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13: 9780253343659

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"A History of Baroque Music is a detailed treatment of the music of the Baroque era, with particular focus on the seventeenth century. The author's approach is a history of musical style with an emphasis on musical scores. The book is divided initially by time period into early and later Baroque (1600-1700 and 1700-1750 respectively), and secondarily by country and composer. An introductory chapter discusses stylistic continuity with the late Renaissance and examines the etymology of the term "Baroque." The concluding chapter on the composer Telemann addresses the stylistic shift that led to the end of the Baroque and the transition into the Classical period."--Jacket.

William III & Mary II (Penguin Monarchs)
William III & Mary II (Penguin Monarchs)

Author: Jonathan Keates

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2015-04-30

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 0141976888

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William III (1689-1702) & Mary II (1689-94) (Britain's only ever 'joint monarchs') changed the course of the entire country's history, coming to power through a coup (which involved Mary betraying her own father), reestablishing parliament on a new footing and, through commiting Britain to fighting France, initiating an immensely long period of warfare and colonial expansion. Jonathan Keates' wonderful book makes both monarchs vivid, the cold, shrewd 'Dutch' William and the shortlived Mary, whose life and death inspired Purcell to write some of his greatest music.