William Alexander Barrett Livres

This pioneering study by musicologist William Alex Barrett explores the origins and evolution of English glees and part-songs, a popular form of choral music in the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawing on a range of primary sources, Barrett sheds light on the social and cultural context of this beloved tradition.

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A scholarly study of the development of English glees and part-songs, tracing their evolution from medieval times to the nineteenth century. The book examines their musical structure, lyrical themes, and social context, and assesses their place in the wider history of western music.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.