The Requiem of Tomás Luis de Victoria (1603) (Music in Context)
by Owen Rees
Owen Rees's study in the Music in Context series analyzes Tomás Luis de Victoria's 1603 Requiem Mass, exploring its historical background, liturgical purpose, and musical innovations. This work illuminates the composer's contributions to Renaissance sacred music, providing essential insights for scholars and performers alike.
About This Book
The Requiem of Tomás Luis de Victoria (1603) offers a detailed examination of this significant choral work composed by the renowned Spanish Renaissance composer.
Author Owen Rees places the piece within its broader historical and liturgical context, highlighting its role in Renaissance music traditions.
As part of the Music in Context series, the book delves into the compositional techniques and cultural influences that shaped Victoria's masterpiece.
Readers gain an appreciation for the requiem's enduring legacy in sacred music performance and scholarship.
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