Marc-François Bêche's collection of eleven grands motets by Esprit-Joseph-Antoine Blanchard (1696-1770)
By: Tai Wai Li.
Series: American university studies.; v. 27
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang AG International Academic Publishers, Peter
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: Blanchard, Esprit, 1696-1770.; Motets -- France -- 18th century -- History and criticism
Description: Esprit-Joseph-Antoine Blanchard, a contemporary of Jean-Philippe Rameau, is regarded as a representative composer of religious music in eighteenth-century France. This book focuses on the eleven grands motets selected by Marc-Francois Beche, a highly esteemed singer of the Chapelle Royale, who had firsthand experience of Blanchard's music performed during the king's mass at Versailles.

The author provides a comprehensive examination of Blanchard's finest motets by exploring concepts and ideas that are appropriate in illuminating the composer's musical style. He also discusses in detail various issues pertinent to the liturgical context and performance of this repertoire.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-201) and index.
Originally presented as the author's thesis (D.M.A.--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1993).