Product Description: From the outset, French opera generated an enormous diversity of literature, familiarity with which greatly enhances our understanding of this unique art form. Yet relatively little of that literature is available in English, despite an upsurge of interest in the Lully-Rameau period during the past two decades...read more

Product Description: This book is the most authoritative and up-to-date source of quick reference on the Baroque composer and theorist Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764), covering every significant area of his life and creative activity. In particular,the dictionary and work-list provide the reader with easy access to a wealth of cross-referenced material...read more

Product Description: This pioneering collection presents a selection of short motets from seventeenth century France, that embody the lavish tastes of the Sun King. Titles: Charpentier: Omni die dic Mariae; O Sarum Convivium * Bouzignac: Ecce homo; Salve, Jesu piisime; Heu, suspiro * Mourlinié: Dum esset rex * Du Mont: Cantatibus organis; Desidero te millies * De Brossard: Domine salvum fac Regem...read more

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