Monteverdi: Vespers (1610)
- Author: Whenham, John
John Whenham approaches his task with an appropriately passionate sobriety, his impeccable scholarship presents all the evidence ... his speculations always command respect —
Book
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Contents
- Acknowledgements
- List of abbreviations
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The 1610 settings and the liturgy of Vespers
- 3. The 1610 print and Monteverdi's career
- 4. 'Suited to the chapels or chambers of princes'
- 5. 'And all on a cantus firmus'
- 6. Issues of performance
- Appendices
- Notes
- Select bibliography
- Discography
- Index.