Voice and Verse - A Study in English Song e-bog

This vintage book contains an analyses of English song, with a focus on the work of Henry Purcell. It is based on a course of ten lectures delivered by the author at Glasgow University in 1927. A fascinating and informative treatise, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in singing and verse, especially in relation to English song. Contents include: "e;The Nature of the Case"e;, "e;The Emergence of the Vernacular"e;, "e;'Stile Reppresentativo'"e;, "e;Towards English Opera"e;, "e;Henry Purcell-Life and Times"e;, "e;Purcell to-day"e;, "e;Handel in London"e;, "e;The Oratorio"e;, "e;The British Renaissance"e;, and "e;Open Questions"e;. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.