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Palestrina For All: Unwrapping, singing, celebratingby Jonathan Boswell&,This book complements the existing specialised-technical literature, being written mainly for the general reader (including singers, listeners, busy choir directors). Drawing on large samples, it identifies many hidden treasures. While addressing the style and structures of Palestrina's opus in accessible terms, it also explores the emotion, the expressly religious dimensions, and the music as a continuing stimulus to our imaginations.
The book has received very favourable comments. Self publishing and not wanting to make money out of it, the author was able to fix on a very modest price. |
Reviews & Comments
"Apposite choices of examples & delicate evaluations ... Self-published to a very high standard ... If you're new to the pinnacle of Renaissance polyphony which Palestrina represents; have already come to love his music and want to know more; or indeed if you want what is now the best introductory volume ... and a comprehensive survey of Palestrina's life and works ... this excellent contribution will suit the general reader and inquiring specialist very well indeed" (MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL, Mark Sealey).
"Wonderful, welcome, long overdue ... not only a powerful distillation of Boswell's and others' research, but also an invaluable guide to programming Palestrina's music both for the liturgy and concert hall ... sets the seal on a grand demystification of both man and music ... It should be on the shelves of music students, choir directors, church musicians, academics, singers (both amateur & professional), and listeners" (CHOIR AND ORGAN, Rebecca Tavener).
"Wonderful, welcome, long overdue ... not only a powerful distillation of Boswell's and others' research, but also an invaluable guide to programming Palestrina's music both for the liturgy and concert hall ... sets the seal on a grand demystification of both man and music ... It should be on the shelves of music students, choir directors, church musicians, academics, singers (both amateur & professional), and listeners" (CHOIR AND ORGAN, Rebecca Tavener).
Historian Jonathan Boswell has brought a lifetime's fascination with the life and music of Palestrina to bear in this book, the first general guide in English to appear for several decades." (EARLY MUSIC TODAY, News).
“So refreshing, so personal, so illluminating… I loved this book" (HARRY CHRISTOPHERS, The Sixteen). “Anyone interested in Palestrina should start with this book" (PETER PHILLIPS, The Tallis Scholars). “Blends the academic aspects, the practical experience of music-making, hearing & 'praying', & the analysis of many important works... it will enrich all those who engage with it” (CHIARA BERTOGLIO, Professor of Musicology, University of Bologna). ''Cannot fail to touch & stimulate the reader... It admirably illuminates the fervent response of a great musical poet both to the emotion & theology of the sacred texts, and to their liturgical context" (PATRICK RUSSILL, Royal Academy of Music & the London Oratory). "A much needed book ....it's first class" (ANDREW CARWOOD, St Paul's Cathedral & The Cardinall's Musick).
PALESTRINA FOR ALL is self-published and moderately priced. Purchase from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Paperback £6.23, €7.16, $7.49. Kindle edition £3, €3.35, $3.95.