The Blackwell History of Music in Britain, 3: The Seventeenth Century

This volume explores the social and cultural background to the music of the period, and gives a thorough historical context to the developments in British music. Following an introductory section on the social and cultural background of the seventeenth century, there are chapters by leading musicologists and musical historians on various aspects of music making.
There is a full range of music examples, a thorough bibliography and an index.

CONTENIDO:

Foreword.
Contributors.
Preface and Acknowledgements.
1. Music and Society: Ian Spink (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College).
2. Church Music I, Before the Civil War: Lionel Pike (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College).
3. Church Music II, From 1660: Ian Spink.
4. Vocal Music I, up to 1660: David Greer (University of Durham).
5. Vocal Music II, from 1660: Ian Spink.
6. Consort Music I, up to 1660: Christopher D. S. Field (University of Edinburgh).
7. Consort Music II, from 1660: Michael Tilmouth and Christopher D. S. Field.
8. Music for the Stage I, before the Civil War: Peter Holman (Colchester).
9. Music for the Stage II, from 1650: Margaret Laurie (Reading University Music Library).
10. Barry Cooper (University of Aberdeen).
11. Solo Music for Tablature Instuments: Matthew Spring (London).
12. Writings about Music: Rosamond McGuinness (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College).
Notes.
Bibliography and Abbreviations.
Index