In the late sixteenth century, the French royal court was mobile. To distinguish itself from the rest of society, it depended more on its cultural practices and

French Vocal Literature: Repertoire in Context introduces singers to the history and performance concerns of a vast body of French songs from the twelfth centur

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This accessible Companion provides a wide-ranging and comprehensive introduction to French music from the early middle ages to the present.

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