Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950
This book provides a comprehensive history of music and liturgy at Worcester Cathedral, from its foundation in the seventh century to the mid-20th century. The author delves into how political shifts, public opinion, and national trends have influenced changes in the cathedral's practices over time,...
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| description | This book provides a comprehensive history of music and liturgy at Worcester Cathedral, from its foundation in the seventh century to the mid-20th century. The author delves into how political shifts, public opinion, and national trends have influenced changes in the cathedral's practices over time, while also highlighting the distinct local dynamics at play. The book captures the fluctuating significance of liturgy and music across different eras, from the strict, ritualistic practices of Benedictine monks to the rejection of ceremonial traditions by Interregnum Non-Conformists. It traces how the form of worship evolved in response to the beliefs of church leaders, leading to periods of decline and revival in the cathedral’s musical standards. Notably, the study explores Worcester’s role in the development of British polyphony up to the 14th century and the comforting role of the choir during World War I. With a wealth of surviving Anglo-Saxon charters, medieval liturgical manuscripts, and unique polyphonic fragments, this volume offers rare insights into centuries-old practices. While it focuses on Worcester, the study reflects broader trends in English cathedral history, providing a vital resource for understanding the interplay of music, religion, and politics in the evolution of worship. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1578622025-07-30T09:00:06Z Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950 Newsholme, Richard Worcester Cathedral;British Church History;British polyphony;Music history;Lady Chapel choirs;monastic ritual;liturgy and architecture;cathedral priories;cathedral choirs thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches This book provides a comprehensive history of music and liturgy at Worcester Cathedral, from its foundation in the seventh century to the mid-20th century. The author delves into how political shifts, public opinion, and national trends have influenced changes in the cathedral's practices over time, while also highlighting the distinct local dynamics at play. The book captures the fluctuating significance of liturgy and music across different eras, from the strict, ritualistic practices of Benedictine monks to the rejection of ceremonial traditions by Interregnum Non-Conformists. It traces how the form of worship evolved in response to the beliefs of church leaders, leading to periods of decline and revival in the cathedral’s musical standards. Notably, the study explores Worcester’s role in the development of British polyphony up to the 14th century and the comforting role of the choir during World War I. With a wealth of surviving Anglo-Saxon charters, medieval liturgical manuscripts, and unique polyphonic fragments, this volume offers rare insights into centuries-old practices. While it focuses on Worcester, the study reflects broader trends in English cathedral history, providing a vital resource for understanding the interplay of music, religion, and politics in the evolution of worship. 2025-03-27T23:41:11Z 2025-03-27T23:41:11Z 2025-03-26T11:29:25Z 2025 book https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/100342 9781805114536 9781805114543 9781805114574 9781805114567 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/157862 eng open access image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/100342/1/obp.0437.pdf Open Book Publishers 10.11647/OBP.0437 10.11647/OBP.0437 b014b543-78bd-4c3b-bc71-b68e2ac855b9 9781805114536 9781805114543 9781805114574 9781805114567 322 Cambridge open access |
| spellingShingle | Worcester Cathedral;British Church History;British polyphony;Music history;Lady Chapel choirs;monastic ritual;liturgy and architecture;cathedral priories;cathedral choirs thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches Newsholme, Richard Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950 |
| title | Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950 |
| title_full | Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950 |
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| title_short | Music, Religion and Politics at Worcester Cathedral, 680-1950 |
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| topic | Worcester Cathedral;British Church History;British polyphony;Music history;Lady Chapel choirs;monastic ritual;liturgy and architecture;cathedral priories;cathedral choirs thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches |
| topic_facet | Worcester Cathedral;British Church History;British polyphony;Music history;Lady Chapel choirs;monastic ritual;liturgy and architecture;cathedral priories;cathedral choirs thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVM History of music thema EDItEUR::A The Arts::AV Music::AVL Music: styles and genres::AVLK Sacred and religious music thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRV Aspects of religion::QRVJ Prayers and liturgical material::QRVJ1 Worship, rites, ceremonies and rituals thema EDItEUR::Q Philosophy and Religion::QR Religion and beliefs::QRM Christianity::QRMB Christian Churches, denominations, groups::QRMB3 Protestantism and Protestant Churches::QRMB31 Anglican and Episcopalian Churches |
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