MUSICAL LIFE IN THE 17-18th CENTURY REFORMED COLLEGE OF SZÉKELYUDVARHELY
MUSICAL LIFE IN THE 17-18th CENTURY REFORMED COLLEGE OF SZÉKELYUDVARHELY
Author(s): Éva PéterSubject(s): Music
Published by: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai
Keywords: reformed college; musical training; manuscript; mensural notation.
Summary/Abstract: With the help of this hereby study, I would like to present some of the records concerning musical education within the Reformed College of Székelyudvarhely, followed by a detailed description of Sigmond Orbán’s handwritten hymnbook as well as Mihály Nagy’s psalm book, the handwritten vocal scores which are a true testament to the level of musical life within 17th as well as 18th century Transylvania.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai - Musica
- Issue Year: 55/2010
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 3-11
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English