David Hiley
Gregorian Chant
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521690355
- author:
- David Hiley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 174mm X 246mm
- Genre:
- Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Gregorian Chant by David Hiley provides a comprehensive guide to this distinctive form of music. The book explores the history and purpose of chant, tracing its development from early Christianity through the Middle Ages and beyond. Through detailed explanations and numerous musical examples, Hiley sheds light on the church services in which chant is performed, the Latin texts used, and the buildings where it was sung. A key example is Worcester Cathedral, whose architecture reflects the evolution of chant over time. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in understanding the world of Gregorian chant.
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