Josquin

Years of research and expertise mark this full history and analysis of the 16th-century composer by Fallows (musicology, U. of Manchester, the UK). Arranged into chronological chapters organized around Josquin's moves between the great courts where he was employed--including those of Ren矇 of Anjou and Louis XI--the volume chronicles the works he wrote, the circumstances in which they were composed, their reception, and later use. In addition to the discussion of the music, Fallows follows the development of music publishing that was occurring and Josquin's experiences with publishers. This is an exceptionally fine work of publishing, printed in a tall, elegant format (7.5x11.75") on heavy paper and illustrated with a group of color plates and many examples of scores. The appendices are impressive, gathering a wealth of related information. The volume is distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)