Companion to Baroque Music

By Julie Anne Sadie

Book Overview

The Companion to Baroque Music is an illuminating survey of musical life in Europe and the New World from 1600 to 1750. With informative essays on the social, national, geographical, and cultural contexts of the music and musicians of the period by such internationally known scholars as Peter Holman, Louise Stein, Michael Talbot, Julie Anne Sadie, Stanley Sadie, and David Fuller, the Companion offers a fresh perspective on the musical styles and performance practices of the Baroque era.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520214145
• ISBN13: 9780520214149
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 565 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

The Barogue Companion- A reference book

It is a very good presentation, a real tool for advanced baroque musicians. It includes a huge amount of articles, but sometimes a bit brief. Composers have been sorted by country or region. In fact, the book is a Composer's Lexicon, though there are some background chapters. Until now, I didnt find out a name missing from the list. What is extremely helpful is the index pages at the end. Be sure to consult them!One will only be disappointed if looking for a name slightly earlier or later than the 'traditional' baroque limits.Finally, it is a necessary and useful tool.