The Choral Revival in the Anglican Church (1839-1872).

The Choral Revival in the Anglican Church (1839-1872).
Title The Choral Revival in the Anglican Church (1839-1872). PDF eBook
Author Bernarr Rainbow
Publisher London : Barrie & Jenkins
Pages 368
Release 1970
Genre Church music
ISBN 9780257650883

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When Bernarr Rainbow was director of music at the College of St Mark and St John, Chelsea, he came across the 1849 diary of service music of Thomas Helmore. Astonished at its breadth of repertoire, he was inspired to investigate the circumstances of the document. His findings are recorded in this book, which sets Thomas Helmore's contribution in perspective against the background of the Choral Revival as a whole.In tracing the history of the remarkable revival of care for the music of the liturgy, the author produced a socio-musical history of a period vital in the evolution of the Anglican Church, and made clear, probably for the first time, how music in the Anglican Church came to follow lines which are unique in Christendom. His book was originally published at a time of important changes in ecclesiastical thinking; his presentation of the decisions taken in the past which led to the existing relationship between choirs and congregations, interesting in itself, is also valuable in the continuing debate.

Humanism and the Reform of Sacred Music in Early Modern England

Humanism and the Reform of Sacred Music in Early Modern England
Title Humanism and the Reform of Sacred Music in Early Modern England PDF eBook
Author Hyun-Ah Kim
Publisher Routledge
Pages 298
Release 2016-05-13
Genre History
ISBN 1317119584

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John Merbecke (c.1505-c.1585) is most famous as the composer of the first musical setting of the English liturgy, The Booke of Common Praier Noted (BCPN), published in 1550. Not only was Merbecke a pioneer in setting English prose to music but also the compiler of the first Concordance of the whole English Bible (1550) and of the first English encyclopaedia of biblical and theological studies, A Booke of Notes and Common Places (1581). By situating Merbecke and his work within a broader intellectual and religio-cultural context of Tudor England, this book challenges the existing studies of Merbecke based on the narrow theological approach to the Reformation. Furthermore, it suggests a re-thinking of the prevailing interpretative framework of Reformation musical history. On the basis of the new contextual study of Merbecke, this book seeks to re-interpret his work, particularly BCPN, in the light of humanist rhetoric. It sees Merbecke as embodying the ideal of the 'Christian-musical orator', demonstrating that BCPN is an Anglican epitome of the Erasmian synthesis of eloquence, theology and music. The book thus depicts Merbecke as a humanist reformer, through re-evaluation of his contributions to the developments of vernacular music and literature in early modern England. As such it will be of interest, not only to church musicians, but also to historians of the Reformation and students of wider Tudor culture.

Suscribing to Faith? The Anglican Parish Magazine 1859-1929

Suscribing to Faith? The Anglican Parish Magazine 1859-1929
Title Suscribing to Faith? The Anglican Parish Magazine 1859-1929 PDF eBook
Author Jane Platt
Publisher Springer
Pages 479
Release 2016-01-12
Genre Religion
ISBN 1137362448

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This book reveals the huge sales and propagandist potential of Anglican parish magazines, while demonstrating the Anglican Church's misunderstanding of the real issues at its heart, and its collective collapse of confidence as it contemplated social change.

Victorian Britain (Routledge Revivals)

Victorian Britain (Routledge Revivals)
Title Victorian Britain (Routledge Revivals) PDF eBook
Author Sally Mitchell
Publisher Routledge
Pages 1014
Release 2012-08-06
Genre History
ISBN 1136716173

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First published in 1988, this encyclopedia serves as an overview and point of entry to the complex interdisciplinary field of Victorian studies. The signed articles, which cover persons, events, institutions, topics, groups and artefacts in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901, have been written by authorities in the field and contain bibliographies to provide guidelines for further research. The work is intended for undergraduates and the general reader, and also as a starting point for graduates who wish to explore new fields.

Studies in English Organ Music

Studies in English Organ Music
Title Studies in English Organ Music PDF eBook
Author Iain Quinn
Publisher Routledge
Pages 354
Release 2018-06-14
Genre Music
ISBN 1351672398

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Studies in English Organ Music is a collection of essays by expert authors that examines key areas of the repertoire in the history of organ music in England. The essays on repertoire are placed alongside supporting studies in organ building and liturgical practice in order to provide a comprehensive contextualization. An analysis of the symbiotic relationship between the organ, liturgy, and composers reveals how the repertoire has been shaped by these complementary areas and developed through history. This volume is the first collection of specialist studies related to the field of English organ music.

A History of the Oratorio

A History of the Oratorio
Title A History of the Oratorio PDF eBook
Author Howard E. Smither
Publisher UNC Press Books
Pages 854
Release 2012-09-01
Genre Music
ISBN 0807837784

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With this volume, Howard Smither completes his monumental History of the Oratorio. Volumes 1 and 2, published by the University of North Carolina Press in 1977, treated the oratorio in the Baroque era, while Volume 3, published in 1987, explored the genre in the Classical era. Here, Smither surveys the history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century oratorio, stressing the main geographic areas of oratorio composition and performance: Germany, Britain, America, and France. Continuing the approach of the previous volumes, Smither treats the oratorio in each language and geographical area by first exploring the cultural and social contexts of oratorio. He then addresses aesthetic theory and criticism, treats libretto and music in general, and offers detailed analyses of the librettos and music of specific oratorios (thirty-one in all) that are of special importance to the history of the genre. As a synthesis of specialized literature as well as an investigation of primary sources, this work will serve as both a springboard for further research and an essential reference for choral conductors, soloists, choral singers, and others interested in the history of the oratorio. Originally published 2000. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

A History of the Oratorio: The oratorio in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries

A History of the Oratorio: The oratorio in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
Title A History of the Oratorio: The oratorio in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries PDF eBook
Author Howard E. Smither
Publisher UNC Press Books
Pages 900
Release 1977
Genre Music
ISBN 9780807825112

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With this volume, Howard Smither completes his monumental History of the Oratorio. Volumes 1 and 2, published by the University of North Carolina Press in 1977, treated the oratorio in the Baroque era, while Volume 3, published in 1987, explored th