Palestrina, a Musician and Composer in the Market-Place

A reassessment of Palestrina's working life and conditions of employment is presented. Palestrina had to make a living for himself and his family in a society that provided few safety nets in the case of poverty or failure.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Early music 1994-11, Vol.22 (4), p.551-572
Main Author: Regan, Noel O'
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Choirs
Church music
Composers
Criticism and interpretation
Employment
Music composition
Musical register
Musicians
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (1525?-94)
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da (Italian composer)
Popes
Processions
Religion
Singers
Vocal music
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Summary:A reassessment of Palestrina's working life and conditions of employment is presented. Palestrina had to make a living for himself and his family in a society that provided few safety nets in the case of poverty or failure.
ISSN:0306-1078
1741-7260