Description
History of Music in Spain (Religious and Secular Art)
Book Summary
This work is a facsimile reproduction of the original study that the Spanish musicologist and diplomat Rafael Mitjana published in Paris in 1920. It was part of the prestigious Enciclopédie de la Musique et Dictionaire du Conservatorie de Paris. The reader will find an exhaustive analysis of Spanish music, covering both religious and secular art, with its graphic illustrations and original musical examples. In addition, detailed indexes of names, places, works, and periodicals have been incorporated, facilitating its use as a reference work.
What is it about?
Rafael Mitjana's work traces the evolution of music in Spain from its origins to the beginning of the 20th century, dividing his study into two main aspects: religious art and secular art. The author examines musical forms, the most relevant composers, institutions, and the historical context that shaped the country's sonic tradition. The edition faithfully reproduces the format of the original 1920 publication, including graphic illustrations and musical score examples. As an added value, this reissue incorporates exhaustive indexes for consultation: names, institutions, printers and publishers, places, practical music works, literary works, methods, theoretical treatises, and periodicals.
Main Topics
- History of Spanish music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
- Analysis of religious art: plainsong, sacred polyphony, liturgical music.
- Study of secular art: songbooks, instrumental music, tonadilla escénica, and zarzuela.
- Historical and cultural context of musical production in Spain.
- Cataloging of composers, institutions, printers, and musical works.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at musicologists, art historians, music and conservatory students, as well as any reader interested in Spanish musical heritage. It is especially useful for researchers in need of a primary reference source, as it faithfully reproduces the original 1920 edition and includes detailed indexes for locating information.
What this book offers
- Access to a classic, reference musicological study, difficult to find in its original format.
- Facsimile reproduction of the graphic illustrations and musical examples from the 1920 edition.
- An exhaustive consultation system with detailed indexes that facilitate academic research.
- A complete and contextualized vision of the evolution of Spanish music in its religious and secular branches.
Technical Data
- Author: Mitjana y Gordón, Rafael
- Publisher: National Institute of Performing Arts and Music
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MUSIC
- Collection: PENDING COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication Date: January 1993
- Number of pages: 580
- Weight: 3062 g
Editorial Assessment
This reissue of Rafael Mitjana's work constitutes a valuable resource for the study of Hispanic musicology. Its value lies in its fidelity to the original 1920 edition, which allows researchers to access a primary source with all its illustrations and musical examples. The inclusion of detailed indexes significantly improves its usability as a reference work, making it a practical tool for specialists and advanced enthusiasts looking to delve into the history of Spanish music.