Old Scores and New Readings
Old Scores and New Readings

Author: John F. Runciman

Publisher: Publio Kiadó Kft.

Published:

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9633819318

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Many years ago, in the essay which is set second in this collection, I wrote (speaking of the early English composers) that "at length the first great wave of music culminated in the works of Tallis and Byrde ... Byrde is infinitely greater than Tallis, and seems worthy indeed to stand beside Palestrina." Generally one modifies one's opinions as one grows older; very often it is necessary to reverse them. This one on Byrde I adhere to: indeed I am nearly proud of having uttered it so long ago. I had then never heard the Mass in D minor. But in the latter part of 1899 Mr. R.R. Terry, the organist of Downside Abbey, and one of Byrde's latest editors, invited me to the opening of St. Benedict's Church, Ealing, where the Mass in D minor was given; and there I heard one of the most splendid pieces of music in the world adequately rendered under very difficult conditions. I use the phrase advisedly—"one of the most splendid pieces of music in the world." When the New Zealander twenty centuries hence reckons up the European masters of music, he will place Byrde not very far down on the list of the greatest; and he will esteem Byrde's Mass one of the very finest ever written.

Old Scores And New Readings Discussions On Music & Certain Musicians
Old Scores And New Readings Discussions On Music & Certain Musicians

Author: John F. Runciman

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9359323179

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"Old Scores and New Readings" is a literary work by John F. Runciman, a British writer and literary critic who was actively involved throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This edition of "Old Scores and New Readings" is characterized by a visually appealing cover design and a meticulously typeset manuscript, which collectively contribute to its contemporary aesthetic and enhanced legibility. Some tales are brutal or weird, and while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. The literary work consists of a collection of essays and thoughtful compositions which provide readers with a captivating exploration of various themes and subjects in literature that were prominent throughout its era. Runciman's work in "Old Scores and New Readings" demonstrates a perceptive and engaged perspective on the prevalent societal and cultural challenges of the early 20th century. Within a compilation of scholarly pieces, the author undertakes an analysis of several subjects, encompassing interpersonal relationships, cultural norms and practices, introspection, and the psychological ramifications of historical occurrences. The book's title pertains to its core premise, which entails the process of revisiting past events and reexamining them via fresh and perceptive perspectives.