The Book of Requiems 1450-1550

<p><b>Reference work for musicologists music theorists performers and music lovers </b></p><p>Few western musical repertories speak more to the imagination than the Requiem mass for the dead. <em>The Book of Requiems</em> presents in-depth essays on the most important works in this tradition from the origins of the genre up to the present day. Each chapter is devoted to a specific Requiem and offers both historical information and a detailed work-discussion. Conceived as a multi-volume essay collection by leading experts <em>The</em> <em>Book of Requiems</em> is an authoritative reference publication intended as a first port of call for musicologists music theorists and performers both professional and student.</p><p>Volume I treats the Requiem's liturgical and chant background the craft of early Requiem composition and eight of the earliest composed Requiems from c. 1450 to c. 1550.</p><p>Contributors: M. Jennifer Bloxam (Williams College) David J. Burn (KU Leuven) Antonio Chemotti (KU Leuven / Alamire Foundation) Fabrice Fitch (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) Tess Knighton (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona) Sarah Ann Long (Michigan State University) Honey Meconi (University of Rochester / Eastman School of Music) John Milsom (Liverpool Hope University) Stephen Rice (freelance performer editor and writer on Renaissance music).</p>