Byrd by Kerry Mccarthy

Byrd by Kerry Mccarthy

The foremost composer under the reign of Elizabeth I and James I, William Byrd (c. 1540 - 1623) produced countless masses, motets, polyphonic songs, and works for keyboard and instrumental consort. In this biography, author Kerry McCarthy explores the musical world in which Byrd grew up and traces his influence on the English musicians of the early Baroque.

A compendious new introduction to Byrd's life and music, incorporating the newest research* Christopher Howse, The Daily Telegraph *
Excellent new study. * Peter Phillips, The Times Literary Supplement *
We know a gratifying amount about William Byrd [...] and Kerry McCarthy splendidly and concisely present it all in this intelligent and affectionate biography. * Diarmaid MacCulloch, London Review of Books *
This volume is an excellent addition to any music reference section ... Recommended. * B.L. Eden, CHOICE *
The growing awareness of the importance of musicological research to such a wide range of different audiences today makes writing composer biographies a tall order indeed. It is one that has been filled in Byrd with eloquence, clarity and candour. * Andrew Cichy, Early Music *

Kerry McCarthy has taught at Duke University since 2003. Her research explores the music of the English Renaissance and its cultural contexts. Her first book, Liturgy and Contemplation in Byrd's Gradualia, was published by Routledge in 2007.

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ISBN 13	9780195388756
ISBN 10	0195388755
Title	Byrd
Author	Kerry Mccarthy
Series	Composers Across Cultures
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Oxford University Press Inc
Year published	2013-08-22
Number of pages	304
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