The first major study to propose an analytical approach to Purcell's music beginning from contemporary compositional aims and techniques.

Using a mix of broad stylistic observation and detailed analysis, Adams distinguishes between late-seventeenth-century English style in general and Purcell's st

Named a Library Journal Best Reference of 2023 - "Bravo! An invaluable source for scholars and concertgoers.” - Library Journal In the history of the Western

Musical Creativity in Restoration England is the first comprehensive investigation of approaches to creating music in late seventeenth-century England. Understa

Building upon the developing picture of the importance of British music, musicians and institutions during the eighteenth century, this book investigates the th