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Antoine Busnoys: Method, Meaning, and Context in Late Medieval Music brings together twenty original essays by scholars on the life, works, and cultural context of Antoine Busnoys (d. 1492), musician to Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy. These discussions of the musical culture of Busnoys and his contemporaries reaffirm that the study of early music continues to afford an array of new perspectives and approaches broadly applicable to music of all periods.
This collection of essays investigates the life, compositional methodology, and cultural significance of the late medieval composer Antoine Busnoys within the Burgundian court. Paula Higgins, a noted musicologist, curates a diverse range of scholarly contributions that examine how Busnoys navigated the political and artistic landscape of the fifteenth century. By analyzing his musical output alongside the broader historical context of the court of Charles the Bold, the volume argues for a more nuanced understanding of early music as a dynamic, evolving field of study.
What You Will Find
Experts in musicology recognize this volume as a comprehensive resource for understanding the complexities of fifteenth-century musical traditions. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a foundational text for students and researchers specializing in medieval and Renaissance music history.
Page Count:
624
Publication Date:
2000-02-10
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198164068
ISBN-13:
9780198164067
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