The practice and composition of music require patronage and institutional support, and they require it in a different fashion from that found in other forms of art. This collection of essays brings together the most recent and important contributions by leading scholars in the field to this crucial aspect of Renaissance musical culture. The articles approach the topic from a number of perspectives and consider the institutions and individuals engaged in supporting music; the systems of employment, benefices and sponsorship put in place to facilitate the support; and where, how and why music...
The practice and composition of music require patronage and institutional support, and they require it in a different fashion from that found in other...
What is a sonata? Literally translated, it simply means instrumental piece'. It is the epitome of instrumental music, and is certainly the oldest and most enduring form of pure' and independent instrumental composition, beginning around 1600 and lasting to the present day. Schmidt-Beste analyses key aspects of the genre including form, scoring and its social context who composed, played and listened to sonatas? In giving a comprehensive overview of all forms of music which were called sonatas' at some point in musical history, this book is more about change than about consistency an ensemble...
What is a sonata? Literally translated, it simply means instrumental piece'. It is the epitome of instrumental music, and is certainly the oldest and ...
