Libro
Idioma: Inglés
Compositor: Henry Purcell
Autor: Bruce Wood
Editor: ABRSM Publishing
[English]
In this vivid portrait, Bruce Wood illuminates the sometimes shadowy figure of Henry Purcell, richly evoking the atmosphere of 17th-century England - full of intrigues and plots. By interweaving the events during an unparalleled period of social and political change with the life and music of Purcell, Wood creates an account of this elusive English genius that is hard to put down.
'The quality of the writing, the concision, colour and grittiness of the narrative, sets this book apart from all others on the subject.' Professor Sir Curtis Price
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Bruce Wood's evocation of economic crises, credit crunches, pandemics and even expenses scandals in the 17th century is in the best tradition of Purcell scholarship ... a good read, with footnotes page by page, a good index, and a meticulously up-to-date bibliography. (BBC Music Magazine)
Bruce Wood's work brings the famous composer's biography to light, making it fascinating and full of life in 1600s London ... one wants to continue reading and not put the book back on the shelf. Purcell: an extraordinary life is full of historical fact interwoven with documents of the time and Woods' clever writing style. Its inexpensive price belies its true worth to the musical community and the choral musician's library. (American Choral Directors Association Choral Journal)
Wood's enthusiasm for his subject pervades the book, which is strongly recommended to all. (Musical Opinion)
In this vivid portrait, Bruce Wood illuminates the sometimes shadowy figure of Henry Purcell, richly evoking the atmosphere of 17th-century England - full of intrigues and plots. By interweaving the events during an unparalleled period of social and political change with the life and music of Purcell, Wood creates an account of this elusive English genius that is hard to put down.
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