King Henry VIII
Performer, Connoisseur and Composer of Music
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8881979 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Judith Blezzard (corresponding author), F W Morton Palmer, Frances Palmer |
| Year | 2000 |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 249-272 |
| Publication date | 2000-09-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Antiquaries Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-5815 • E-ISSN: 1758-5309 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s000358150005023x |
| OpenAlex | W2148069226 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 11 |
King Henry VIII's court provided a musically rich and diverse environment, in which the King was apparently an active participant, although care is needed in interpreting evidence for this. He played instruments, sang and composed music, promoted its performance and learning, and employed numerous English and foreign musicians as well as maintaining an accomplished Chapel Royal. Evidence from the Inventory of 1547 points to him having possessed various musical instruments and books possibly containing music. Many of the latter were for Chapel Royal use. Henry VIII's compositions raise questions about originality, technique and means of performance. Editorial treatment of his music has been influenced by the perceptions and expectations of later commentators and musicians
Art · Art history · Chapel · Literature · MOZART · Musical · Originality · Perception · Performance art · Performing arts · Visual arts · Historical Art and Culture Studies · Historical Influence and Diplomacy · History · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.04 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2003 - 2003 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |