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This book tells the story of the composer Ludwig
Sennfl. Born in Switzerland at the end of the fifteenth century, he spent the first part of his working life travelling around
with the extravagant court of Maximilian I, the Holy Roman Emperor, and the major part as court composer to Wilhelm IV, Duke
of Bavaria, in Munich. Sennfl lived at a time when social, political and religious values were constantly being challenged,
and we gain insights into his life and times, together with an overview of the considerable amount of relatively little-known
but excellent music he produced. To complete the picture, the book includes new editions of 20 secular songs, 4 Latin odes,
3 German religious songs, 4 large motets, examples of mass propers and vespers, and a magnificat.
Availability
The book was launched at the Greenwich Early
Music Festival (14th – 16th November 2008) and was on sale there, price £25. It can also be obtained
via the author on 01522 527530 or by contacting kberg@senfl.co.uk
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