English Glees And Part Songs: An Inquiry Into Their Historical Development (1886)

English Glees and Part Songs: An Inquiry into Their Historical Development is a book written by William Alexander Barrett in 1886. The book explores the history and evolution of English Glees and Part Songs, a form of choral music popular in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. Barrett delves into the origins of the genre, tracing its roots back to the madrigals of the Renaissance era. He then examines the development of the genre through the 18th and 19th centuries, discussing the influence of composers such as Handel, Purcell, and Arne. The book also includes a detailed analysis of the musical structure and characteristics of English Glees and Part Songs, as well as a discussion of the social and cultural context in which they were created and performed. Overall, English Glees and Part Songs is a comprehensive study of a unique and important genre of English choral music, providing valuable insights into its history, development, and cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.