Music in Elizabethan Court Politics (Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Music)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (620 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843839814 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 271 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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RENAISSANCE QUARTERLY (O)ffers a detailed and focused look at the application of music to the specific context of the world of the Elizabethan court. RENAISSANCE QUARTERLY (O)ffers a detailed and focused look at the application of music to the specific context of the world of the Elizabethan court. NORTHERN RENAISSANCE . NORTHERN RENAISSANCENo one who reads this fine study will again treat music as a background to the Elizabethan court. AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW (A) major undertaking of importance, a careful and thorough study of numerous examples of secular music that is undergirded by a keen understanding of music's role in the political life of a fascinating era. NORTHERN RENAISSANCETightly organized and impeccably researched, this engaging study triangulates the disciplines of mu
. Katherine Butler is a researcher and tutor at the University of Oxford
Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603) had a strong reputation for musicality; her court musicians, Thomas Tallis and William Byrd, even suggested that music was indispensable to the state. But what roles did music play in Elizabethan court politics? How did a musical image assist the Queen in projecting her royal authority? What influence did her private performances have on her courtships, diplomatic affairs, and relationships with courtiers? To what extent did Elizabeth control court music, or could others appropriate performances to enhance their own status and achieve their ambitions? Could noblemen, civic leaders, or even musicians take advantage of Elizabeth's love of music to present their complaints and petitions in song?