The Christian West and its Singers. The first thousand years
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: The Christian West and its Singers. The first thousand years Summary: A renowned scholar and musician presents a new and innovative exploration of the beginnings of Western musical art. Beginning in the time of the New Testament, when Christians began to develop an art of ritual singing with an African and Asian background, Christopher Page traces the history of music in Europe through the development of Gregorian chant—a music that has profoundly influenced the way Westerners hear—to the invention of the musical staff, regarded as the fundamental technology of Western music. Page places the history of the singers who performed this music against the social, political and economic life of a Western Europe slowly being remade after the collapse of Roman power. His book will be of interest to historians, musicologists, performing musicians, and general readers who are keen to explore the beginnings of Western musical art. Author: Christopher Page Publisher: Yale University Press. New Haven and London Year Published: 2010 Edition: Original Dimensions: 25cm x 17cm Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 9780300112573 Notes: Please note this is a heavy book and may require extra postage if sent outside of the UK. Please ask for quote to your destination SKU: VSS / 254 / H / 6610 / 4971 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Rubbing, creasing, closed tears, handling marks, marks Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 692 pages
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