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Motets from the Chansonnier de Noailles

Motets from the Chansonnier de Noailles

HistoryMusic
Pages
276
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This scholarly volume explores the collection of ninety-one thirteenth-century motets found in the Chansonnier de Noailles manuscript, a significant repository of early French polyphonic music. It details the collection's unique characteristics, including its provincial origin and high number of unica, which distinguish it from Parisian counterparts. The book addresses the challenges of editing these motets due to their faulty original notation, offering a comprehensive presentation of the music and texts with English translations.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualComplexThought-Provoking

Genres

History Music

Authors

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Eglal Doss-Quinby

Eglal Doss-Quinby is a scholar whose work focuses on medieval music. Her research includes detailed examinations of historical song collections, such as her study of Motets from the Chansonnier de Noailles.

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Gaël Saint-Cricq

Gaël Saint-Cricq is a scholar and musician known for work on early music. His research includes the "Motets from the Chansonnier de Noailles," exploring historical musical forms. Saint-Cricq's writing offers insight into medieval and Renaissance compositions.

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Samuel N. Rosenberg

Samuel N. Rosenberg is a scholar of medieval French literature and music. He is recognized for his work on historical texts, including "Motets from the Chansonnier de Noailles."