Baroque Music: Music in Western Europe, 1580-1750

By John Walter Hill

This essential addition to the Norton Introduction to Music History series provides a comprehensive introduction to the music of the Baroque, incorporating discussions of culture, religion, and political history with in-depth analysis of musical compositions. The narrative is complemented by a wide range of music in both the text and the accompanying Anthology of Baroque Music; the works included reflect the innovations and great stylistic diversity of music during this dynamic period.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393978001
• ISBN13: 9780393978001
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 525 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 8.8"