Edited here for the first time is Florentius de Faxolis' music treatise for Cardinal Ascanio Sforza. The richly illuminated small parchment codex bears witness to the musical interests of the cardinal, himself an avid singer. The author's unusual insights into the musical thinking of his day are discussed in the ample commentary.
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Edited here for the first time is Florentius de Faxolis' music treatise for Cardinal Ascanio Sforza. The richly illuminated small parchment codex bears witness to the musical interests of the cardinal, himself an avid singer. The author's unusual insights into the musical thinking of his day are discussed in the ample commentary.
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New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 368 p. Contains: Frontispiece. I Tatti Renaissance Library, 43. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Between 1485 and 1492, Cardinal Ascanio Sforza was the recipient of a music treatise composed for him by 'Florentius Musicus' (Florentius de Faxolis), who had served him in Naples and Rome. Taking the cardinal's predilections into account, this book emphasises on the praises, power, utility, necessity, and effect of music. Series: The I Tatti Renaissance Library. Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 halftones, 163 music examples. BIC Classification: AVC; AVGC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 25. Weight in Grams: 499. 2010. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
