Stainer And Bell Musica Britannica - George Jeffrey English Sacred Music
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Summary of This Book
The publication of the complete English sacred music of George Jeffreys (c.1610-1685) offers a valuable perspective on the art of one of the few pre-Commonwealth composers to fully engage with the Italian current of the stile nuovo. This volume gathers the sacred works in English that have come down to us: 26 anthems and devotional pieces, along with three movements from the Communion Service. The breadth of this catalogue is all the more remarkable given that Jeffreys spent most of his life in roles primarily connected to his position as steward in the service of the Hatton family.
Although only one of his compositions was published during his lifetime, his music has been preserved through several autograph manuscripts, which form the basis of this edition. For musicians, choir directors, or enthusiasts of English Baroque music, this book offers structured access to a repertoire where textual expressiveness, musical rhetoric, and Italian influence combine in the service of liturgy and devotion. It is an excellent tool for exploring 17th-century English choral singing, deepening the anthem repertoire, and better understanding the stylistic transition between national traditions and European language.
Technical specifications
| Composer | George Jeffreys (c.1610-1685) | Language | English (with mention of sacred works in Latin within the composer's corpus) |
| Genre | Baroque score, English sacred music (anthems, devotional pieces, excerpts from the Communion Service) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which works are included in this edition of George Jeffreys?
The volume gathers 26 anthems and devotional pieces in English, complemented by three pages from the Communion Service.
Is this score suitable for the study of 17th-century English sacred music?
The edition provides access to the English sacred repertoire of George Jeffreys, a composer active around 1610-1685. The works explore text expressivity and the musical rhetoric typical of this period. The influence of the Italian stile nuovo is also present.
Are the pieces in English or Latin?
The works published in this volume are in English. The composer's collection also includes Latin sacred works, which are not part of the content presented here.
How many anthems are included in Musica Britannica - George Jeffreys English Sacred Music?
This publication comprises precisely 26 anthems and devotional pieces, as well as three pages from the Communion Service.
On which sources is this edition of sacred music based?
George Jeffreys' music has been preserved in several autograph manuscripts. These documents form the basis of the edition offered.
