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The Evolution of The Early English Organ: Progress, Usage and Repertoire Before 1660
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Music Instruction: PianoMusic Reference
ISBN13: 9781807640835
Publisher: Panda Publishing Agency
Published: Mar 26 2026
Pages: 498
Weight: 1.45
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Evolution of the Early English Organ explores the development, usage, and repertoire of the organ in England prior to 1660. The work features detailed tables, documentation, photographs, instrument specifications, and musical quotations, providing a thorough analysis of the organ's historical progression and context preceding the Restoration. By integrating primary documents with academic research and practical studies, the book aims to underscore the craftsmanship, musical developments, and societal shifts that influenced the English organ's growth over centuries.
An introductory section outlines the trajectory of the organ from its ancient origins through its emergence in England in the late seventh century. Early chapters trace the instrument's development, from the thunderous organ described by Wulfstan at Winchester in the late tenth century to the advent of smaller instruments capable of polyphonic liturgical performance in the early sixteenth century. Surviving contemporary documents and artefacts illustrate that by the coronation of Henry Tudor in 1485 the organ had transformed from a festive and celebratory device at Winchester to an indispensable element in English liturgical performance and religious practice.
During the Tudor period, the organ assumed a significant role within liturgical settings. Beyond technical advancements, the study examines sources, performance practices, and the repertory in detail. The brief era of liturgical organ music concluded abruptly in 1559, when the Elizabethan Act of Uniformity marked the cessation of the Latin rite. Throughout the remainder of the sixteenth century, the organ was subject to sustained Puritan criticism and economic constraints, resulting in a long period of decline. The early seventeenth century saw a short-lived resurgence of the instrument in cathedrals and choral foundations; however, by the mid-1640s, its use in worship had ceased entirely.
The emergence of the secular organ in parallel with the decline of the ecclesiastical instrument ensured the continuation of organ-building technology during the Commonwealth and Protectorate periods. Later chapters in the book address the progression of both secular and sacred repertoires in the early seventeenth century and include a consideration of the work of principal composers active during this era.
The main text is supplemented by appendices that systematically catalogue evidence pertaining to organ-building techniques and musical practices of the period. Collectively, these materials provide a valuable resource for understanding the historical, musical, and technical aspects shaping English organs amid significant religious, social, and artistic transformations. For readers enthusiastic to broaden their knowledge of the subject, the bibliography offers an extensive compilation of sources essential for studying the evolution of the English organ from antiquity to the Restoration. Included works range from historical treatises and technical manuals to music dictionaries, scholarly articles and dissertations, each contributing perspectives on organ construction, repertoire, and function in both religious and secular contexts.
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