English Church Composers (1882)

English Church Composers is a book written by William Alexander Barrett and published in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of English church music, focusing on the composers who have contributed to this rich tradition. Barrett covers the period from the early Middle Ages to the 19th century, discussing the works of such notable composers as Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Henry Purcell, and George Frideric Handel. The book also includes biographical information about each composer, as well as detailed analyses of their most important works. Barrett's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of English church music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.