The melodic tradition of Boethius' De consolatione philosophiae in the Middle Ages

Description:

The Consolation of philosophy by Boethius was one of the most important books of the Middle Ages. The poetic passages were sung during the Middle Ages, and this is the first attempt to collect and assess the music which would have been associated with the book.

subjects: Neumes,  Music,  History and criticism,  Musical settings,  Melodie,  Musik,  Deklamation,  De consolatione philosophiae (Boethius)

People: Boethius (-524),  Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (480-524)

Times: 500-1400,  15th century