Music in the Baroque era: from Monteverdi to Bach [Hardcover] BUKOFZER, Manfred F.

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Hardcover has some wear and some stains. No dust jacket. Pages are clean.

This well-worn copy of Manfred F. Bukofzer’s seminal work “Music in the Baroque era: from Monteverdi to Bach” bears the marks of its age and use, yet remains a treasure trove of knowledge for the discerning collector or reader. Published in the mid-20th century, this groundbreaking study was one of the first comprehensive examinations of the Baroque period in Western music history, spanning from the birth of opera with Monteverdi to the culmination of the era in the works of J.S. Bach.

Bukofzer, a renowned musicologist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, brought his deep understanding of the cultural and historical context to bear in this volume, illuminating the intricate connections between the music of the time and the broader artistic, philosophical, and religious movements of the Baroque. His meticulous research and insightful analysis shed light on the lives and works of composers such as Vivaldi, Handel, and Purcell, while also exploring the evolution of musical forms like the concerto, the suite, and the fugue.

Despite its well-loved condition, this copy stands as a testament to the enduring significance of Bukofzer’s scholarship and the timeless allure of the Baroque era’s musical treasures.