Author: FALLOWS, David.
Title: The Master Musicians: Dufay
Description: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1982. Hardcover. Provides a study of the life and works of Guillaume Dufay and the role of 15th century churchmen-musicians. The basic documentary of his life is laid out, re-examined and in many cases reinterpreted. It throws important new light on the institutions for which Dufay worked and his colleagues, providing a vivid picture of the world of 15th century mucic. In the second half of the book the dicsusion on his music focuses on the aural effect and explains why much has been successful with present day audiences. Illustrated with 80 music examples, 3 maps and 12 pages of B/W photographs. Appendices, Bibliography and Index. Very good condition in dj. 321pp. ISBN 0460031805.

Keywords: Guillaume Dufay music musical 15th fifteenth century master fallows bibliography composer middle ages renaissance religious