| Series |
Eastman studies in music
Eastman studies in music. ^A494093
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| Contents |
The Escorial as structure and symbol -- The reign of Philip II from the Escorial's foundation to 1586 -- The reign of Philip II from 1586 to 1598 -- The reign of Philip III (1598 to 1621) -- The reign of Philip IV (1621 to 1665) -- The reign of Charles II (1665 to 1700) -- Appendix 1. Manuscript polyphonic choirbooks of Escorial provenance ; Appendix 2. Biographical notes on Escorial musicians ; Appendix 3. Transcriptions of documents ; Appendix 4. Dynastic table of Spanish rulers, 1474 to 1665 ; Appendix 5. Musical transcriptions. |
| Abstract |
This study explores the composition and performance of liturgical music in El Escorial, from its founding by Philip II in 1563 to the death of Charles II in 1700. Philip II promoted within his monastery-palace a musical foundation whose dual function as royal chapel and as monastery in the service of a Counter-Reformation monarch was unique. The study traces the ways in which music styles and practices responded to the changing functions of the institution. Perceived notions about Spanish royal musical patronage are challenged, musical manuscripts are scrutinized, biographical details of hundreds of musicians are uncovered, and musical practices are examined. Additionally, two important choral pieces are printed here for the first time. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 356-387) and index. |
| LCCN | 97041721 |
| ISBN | 1878822713 (alk. paper) |
