English Glees And Part-songs: An Inquiry Into Their Historical Development, By William Alex. Barrett

Barrett, William Alexander

ISBN 10: 1021821527 / ISBN 13: 9781021821522

Published by Legare Street Press, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English Glees And Part-songs: An Inquiry Into Their Historical Development, By William Alex. Barrett
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1021821527
• ISBN 13: 9781021821522
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This pioneering study by musicologist William Alex Barrett explores the origins and evolution of English glees and part-songs, a popular form of choral music in the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on a range of primary sources, Barrett sheds light on the social and cultural context of this beloved tradition.

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