This handsomely-bound volume explores the music brought to the American continent by people of Iberian descent as well as other immigrants who settled in the areas controlled by Spain and
Portugal. The focus is on the cultivated (rather than the popular) music that developed in these areas between 1492 and the middle of the 19th century. Mendoza de Arce (formerly Hispanic
studies and sociology, Governors State U., Illinois) discusses cathedral, secular, orchestral, military, and theatrical music in three major time periods and in different geographical regions.
Coverage extends to music education, business, and printing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
