Henry Purcell : the English musical tradition / by A.K. Holland
1948, First Edition. Harmondsworth : Penguin Books. First Penguin edition. Very good paperback copy; edges slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #434691
Physical description; 7-191 pages : illustrations (music) ; 18 cm. Notes; "Short bibliography": page 185. Contents; One. The times : 1. Antecedents ; 2. The restoration scene ; 3. Purcell and his age -- Two. The music : 1. Elements of style ; 2. Poetic materials ; 3. Music and spectacle. Subjects; Purcell, Henry 1659-1695. Purcell, Henry. Purcell, H. Purcell, Henry 1659-1695 Criticism and interpretation. Music England History and criticism. Music. Composers England ; Biography.
Price: €18.95