Music at court / Christopher Hogwood - The Folio Society
1977, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked, cloth-backed, illustrated paper-covered boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Item #413873
Physical description; 127 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; Illustration on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Princes of Heaven and Earth -- Britannia triumphans -- Le roi soleil -- Annus mirabilis -- Sans souci -- An army of generals -- 'Aut Caesar aut nihil' -- Retirada. Subjects; Music History and criticism. Courts and courtiers. Music ; In art. Musicians 18th century ; Illustrations. Music 18th century. Music Europe History and criticism. Courts and courtiers History. Music History and criticism. Courts and courtiers. Court music. Music - Social aspects. Patronage - Music. Kings and rulers Songs and music. European court music, to ca 1900.
Price: €18.95