Byrd studies /

In this fine volume 12 articles by many of the leaders in Byrd research provide a significant update on current issues. All genres are covered (the Latin and Anglican sacred works, secular song, and consort and keyboard music), with the emphasis on Latin church music. A major focus of the essays is the tracing of musical influence, both that upon Byrd and of Byrd on others. Close analysis to this end employs techniques other Renaissance scholars will find useful; two studies use computer applications. Two essays deal with authenticity concerns, and several urge a reconsideration of previous thinking (among them, Peter le Huray on Christus resurgens, Owen Rees on Infelix ego, and John Bennett on the consort music). Performance issues surface in Desmond Hunter's examination of gracing, and the volume closes with a comprehensive discography of recordings available commercially in the UK between 1923 and 1988. There is an index of works cited and almost enough examples to satisfy the reader. An essential addition for all upper-division undergraduate and graduate music libraries.-C. Adams, Franklin and Marshall College