Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 139071408X ISBN 13: 9781390714081
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars, performers, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of German Protestant church music. It presents a comprehensive overview of the development of Protestant church music from the Reformation to the Baroque period, with a particular focus on the significant contributions of Martin Luther, Josquin des Prez, Johann Sebastian Bach, and other prominent composers. The author examines the theological, social, and musical influences that shaped the genre, tracing its evolution from simple chorales to elaborate polyphonic compositions. The book also explores the role of music in Protestant worship, its use in various liturgical settings, and its impact on the broader musical landscape of the period. Through its detailed analysis of primary sources and insightful commentary, this book provides a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry of Protestant church music and its enduring legacy. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.