Music and musicians in the Escorial liturgy under the Habsburgs, 1563-1700
By: Michael Noone.
Series: Eastman studies in music,; [9]; Eastman studies in music ;; v. 9.
Publisher: University of Rochester Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Rochester, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 396
Subjects: Catholic Church -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- Liturgy -- History -- 16th century; Catholic Church -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- Liturgy -- History -- 17th century; Escorial; Church music -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- 16th century; Church music -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial -- 17th century; Church music -- Catholic Church -- 16th century; Church music -- Catholic Church -- 17th century; Church musicians -- Spain -- San Lorenzo del Escorial
Description: This study explores the composition and performance of liturgical music in El Escorial, from its founding by Philip II in 1563 to the death of Charles II in 1700. Philip II promoted within his monastery-palace a musical foundation whose dual function as royal chapel and as monastery in the service of a Counter-Reformation monarch was unique. The study traces the ways in which music styles and practices responded to the changing functions of the institution.

Perceived notions about Spanish royal musical patronage are challenged, musical manuscripts are scrutinized, biographical details of hundreds of musicians are uncovered, and musical practices are examined. Additionally, two important choral pieces are printed here for the first time.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [356]-387) and index.