Mary O'Neill examines the legacy of the medieval poet composers of Northern France, the trouv�res. For many years problems and difficulties concerning the surviving melodies have prevented us from accessing these songs. Many of these problems are addressed here, bringing us closer to a true understanding of the repertoire.
Language
English
Pages
242
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Release
March 01, 2006
ISBN
0198165471
ISBN 13
9780198165477
Courtly Love Songs of Medieval France: Transmission and Style in the Trouvere Repertoire
Mary O'Neill examines the legacy of the medieval poet composers of Northern France, the trouv�res. For many years problems and difficulties concerning the surviving melodies have prevented us from accessing these songs. Many of these problems are addressed here, bringing us closer to a true understanding of the repertoire.