The Oxford Book of English Madrigals
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (751 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0193436647 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 404 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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All the "hits" of the 1500-1600's! What a great source for any madrigal group! This book contains a cappella madrigals of 3, All the "hits" of the 1500-1600's! A. Wiechman What a great source for any madrigal group! This book contains a cappella madrigals of 3, 4, 5 and 6 parts (mostly SATB or SSATB) by the major composers of English madrigals, such as Byrd, Farmer, Gibbons, Morley, Ward, Weelkes & Wilbye. If you sing or stu. , 5 and 6 parts (mostly SATB or SSATB) by the major composers of English madrigals, such as Byrd, Farmer, Gibbons, Morley, Ward, Weelkes & Wilbye. If you sing or stu. Singer's Perspective Anne C Rutherford This is the definitive volume for all singers of 16th and early 17th century English madrigals. Ideal for small groups who want to sing a range of madrigals (both merry and sorrowful) on the hoof without having to juggle separate sheets and volumes. All th. Both Scholarly and Popular classicalgeek The critical notes and selection, as well as the editing, make this (with its companion volumes The Oxford Book of Italian Madrigals and The Oxford Book of French Chansons)the book of choice for madrigal singers. The only problems I find with the book are
This book presents 60 of the very best madrigals for SATB, chosen from the many hundreds of possible candidates. The major composers of the genre are each represented by several madrigals and the lesser figures by one or more.
. Since that time Ledger has appeared as a conductor throughout the United Kingdom, North America, and Asia. He was subsequently Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama from 1982-2001. Educated at King's College, Cambridge, Sir Philip Ledger CBE was Director of Music at King's College, Cambridge from 1974-1982 and Conductor of the Cambridge University Musical Society from 1973-1982. During his years in Cambridge, he directed the Choir of King's College in the
. He was subsequently Principal of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama from 1982-2001. During his years in Cambridge, he directed the Choir of King's College in the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, made an extensive range of recordings and took the Choir to the USA, Australia, and Japan for the first time. About the Author Educated at King's College, Cambridge, Sir Philip Ledger CBE was Director of Music at King's College, Cambridge from 1974-1982 and Conductor of the Cambridge University Musical Society from 1973-1982. Since that time Ledger has appeared as a conductor throughout the United Kingdom, North America, and Asia