Author

Publication

2009 - Oxford University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

198,500 words, Guess

Page Count

794 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 4 more

Classifications

  • DDC782.5
  • LCCML128.C48 S57 2009
  • LCCML128.C48S57 2009

Description

" ... one-volume presentation of the canon of the Western choral tradition. Designed for practicing conductors and directors, students and teachers of choral music, amateur and professional singers, scholars, and interested vocal enthusiasts, it is an account of the complete choral output of the most significant composers of this genre throughout history. Organized by era (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern), Choral Repertoire covers general characteristics of each historical era; trends and styles unique to various countries; biographical sketches of over 500 composers; and performance annotations of more than 5,000 individual works."--Publisher description.

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Topics

Genres

  • Bibliography

Other Editions

  • Choral repertoireHardcoverOxford University Press2009-01-01

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