Amid a revival of apologetics- “few things could be more useful than an acquaintance with how Christian faith was defended down through the ages-” say the editors in their introduction to this two-part anthology. “Access to both historical and contemporary texts gives us fresh insight into how our fathers in the faith responded to the questions facing them.” Volume 2 in this one-of-a-k…
(NSBT) In this new study- Mark Seifrid offers a comprehensive analysis of Paul's understanding of justification in the light of important themes including the righteousness of God- the Old Testament law- faith and the destiny of Israel.
This guide to the orchestra and orchestral life combines orchestral repertory history with critical thought. It includes topics such as the art of orchestration- scorereading- conducting- international orchestras- recording- and becoming an orchestral musician- educator or informed listener.
No musical genre has had a more controversial critical history than the concerto- but has simultaneously retained as consistently prominent a place in the affections of the concert-going public. This volume is one of a very few to deal with the genre in its entirety. Setting the concerto in its musical and non-musical contexts- it examines the concertos that have made important contributions to…
Handel is recognised as one of the principal creative figures in Baroque music. In this Companion acknowledged experts on Handel make their expertise accessible to the interested general reader and music lover. All the genres in which Handel composed are considered including oratorio- chamber cantata- opera- and church music- as well as works for the keyboard and orchestra.The wide-ranging essa…