Performing Renaissance Music

"The Renaissance era, lasting from the mid 1400s to about 1630, is one of the most distinctive and revolutionary periods in the arts, and music is no exception. In this remarkable book, noted scholar and conductor Dennis Shrock draws from primary sources to document and explain authentic performance practices of Renaissance era music-- in many cases eye opening and rarely employed today. Insightful chapters cover topics including vocal and instrumental sound, tempo, articulation, phrasing, ornamentation, and expression. Performing Renaissance Music is a colorful and comprehensive portrait, certain to assist anyone who seeks to better understand the music of the great Renaissance composers."--Adapted from book jacket