Mccarthy, Kerry

Byrd

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ISBN 13:
9780195388756
author:
Mccarthy, Kerry
format:
HardBack
publisher:
OUP USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2013
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
162mm X 237mm
Genre:
Biographies ; Autobiographies, Musicians & Composers
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£46.87

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William Byrd: A Life of Musical Genius This biography offers a fresh look at the life and music of William Byrd, one of the most renowned composers of the late Renaissance. Born around 1540, Byrd was a master of polyphonic song, keyboard music, and instrumental consort works, producing a unique and inspired body of work that continues to be admired today. Byrd's life was marked by both artistic triumph and personal challenge, as he navigated the complexities of his faith in Anglican England. This book explores Byrd's musical world, tracing his influence on future generations of English composers and examining the paradoxes of his life as a devout Catholic who worked for the English Protestant establishment. A detailed and readable account, this biography is essential reading for scholars, students, and performers of early music, offering new insights into one of England's most revered composers.

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