"In the history of Western music, J.S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess, personal devotion, and theological depth, it…
"In the history of Western music, J.S. Bach is unsurpassed in mastery of technique and profundity of thought. He was also a devout Lutheran with a broad knowledge of Scripture and theology. Given Bach's combination of musical prowess, personal devotion, and theological depth, it…
Musik des Luthertums ist ein Kernstück westlicher Kultur. Zum Reformationsjubiläum 2017 erzählt Konrad Küster ihre Geschichte und stellt sie in einen europäischen Kontext. Der Autor schildert zunächst die Rolle der Kirchenmusik in Luthers Liturgie. Er berichtet von der Fortführu…
Musik des Luthertums ist ein Kernstück westlicher Kultur. Zum Reformationsjubiläum 2017 erzählt Konrad Küster ihre Geschichte und stellt sie in einen europäischen Kontext. Der Autor schildert zunächst die Rolle der Kirchenmusik in Luthers Liturgie. Er berichtet von der Fortführu…
How did Catholicism sound in the early modern period? What kinds of sonic cultures developed within the diverse and dynamic matrix of Early Modern Catholicism? What do we learn about Early Modern Catholicism itself by attending to its sonic manifestations? Whether the focus is u…
"Editors Daniele V. Filippi and Michael Noone have brought together a variety of studies – ranging from processional culture in Bavaria to Roman confraternities, and catechetical praxis in popular missions – that share an emphasis on the many and varied modalities and meanings o…
In the late 15th century the newly built Sistine Chapel was home to a vigorous culture of musical composition and performance. Josquin des Prez stood at its center, singing and composing for the pope's private choir. Josquin's Rome offers a new reading of the composer's work in …
"Sacred music has long contributed fundamentally to the making of Europe. The passage from origin myths to history, the sacred journeys that have mobilized pilgrims, crusaders, and colonizers, the politics and power sounded by the vox populi—all have joined in counterpoint to sh…
