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The Oxford Book of French Chansons

Frank Dobbins

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The Oxford Book of French Chansons

by Frank Dobbins
The Oxford Book of French Chansons - Thryft
The Oxford Book of French Chansons - Thryft

Musical treasures: French chansons harmonizing Renaissance poetry.

This book would be a good read for music lovers and enthusiasts of Renaissance poetry. Immerse yourself in the rich history of French chansons, with a collection of eighty-four pieces carefully chosen for their musical brilliance. From well-known masters to hidden gems, this book showcases the polyphonic beauty that defined the genre during the sixteenth century. Whether you're a fan of four mixed voices or intrigued by various combinations, this treasure trove of chansons is a must-have for any lover of Renaissance music.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Oxford Book of French Chansons

by Frank Dobbins
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ISBN: 9780193435391
Author: Frank Dobbins
Date of Publication: 1987-11-12
Related Collections: Art, Music
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Music, Art, History
Goodreads rating: 4.6
(rated by 5 readers)

Description

The chansons in this collection are examples of polyphonic settings of French secular verse, nearly ten thousand of which appear in printed or manuscript sources during the sixteenth century. The eighty-four pieces were chosen for their musical value; great masters as well as lesser known composers, who made significant contributions to the genre, are represented. Primarily, the chansons are for four mixed voices. A number of settings for other combinations, from two-part to seven-part, are also included. he
 

Musical treasures: French chansons harmonizing Renaissance poetry.

This book would be a good read for music lovers and enthusiasts of Renaissance poetry. Immerse yourself in the rich history of French chansons, with a collection of eighty-four pieces carefully chosen for their musical brilliance. From well-known masters to hidden gems, this book showcases the polyphonic beauty that defined the genre during the sixteenth century. Whether you're a fan of four mixed voices or intrigued by various combinations, this treasure trove of chansons is a must-have for any lover of Renaissance music.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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