Description

This fascinating historical document offers a rare glimpse into the musical culture of Elizabethan England. Compiled by an unknown author in 1594, The English Wagner Book contains a collection of madrigals, hymns, and other pieces of polyphonic music, including several by the composer John Taverner. With its intricate harmonies and lush textures, this music is a testament to the enduring power of the choral tradition. This edition, featuring a new introduction by a leading musicologist, offers modern music lovers a chance to rediscover these timeless works.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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