In the traditional view, the Renaissance was understood as a historical age that followed the Middle Ages and preceded the Reformation.
The Italian Renaissance of the 15th century represented a reconnection of the west with classical antiquity, the absorption of knowledge—particularly mathematics—from Arabic, the focus on the importance of living well in the present (e.g. Renaissance humanism), and an explosion of the dissemination of knowledge brought on by printing. In addition the creation of new techniques in art, poetry, and architecture led in turn to a radical change in the style and substance of the arts and letters. The Italian Renaissance was often labeled as the beginning of the "modern" epoch.
Present day historians are skeptical about excessive claims for the modernity of the Renaissance, viewing the Renaissance as a cultural program or movement based on humanism and the classics rather than an entire historical age. The alternative views about this concept are discussed below.
Bernard Greenhouse: A Master And His Cello Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:34:00 -0400 Master cellist Bernard Greenhouse, 92, and his 300-year-old Stradivarius cello have been constant companions for the last half century. Greenhouse was a founding member of the legendary Beaux Arts Trio, which plays its final U.S. concert at the Tanglewood Festival in Massachusetts. Mates Of State's Family Band Solution Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:24:00 -0400 Mates of State's music has only gotten richer and more rewarding since its members started a family: Their superb new album, Re-Arrange Us, finds it celebrating the tricky balancing act of marriage, parenthood and rock 'n' roll in a way that's undeniably uplifting and cheerful. Hear songs from that album in a session with World Cafe host David Dye. Bon Iver: Songs From A 'Good Winter' Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:39:00 -0400 Two years ago, things weren't going well for Bon Iver's Justin Vernon. So he holed up in a cabin in the snowy Wisconsin northwoods, only to emerge with an album celebrated across the indie music community. Here, Vernon shares his story and performs in the studio.
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Jackson, Montgomery Gentry give Sony reasons to celebrate Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:20:00 -0500 Music Row celebrated the successes of two Sony BMG Nashville artists this week: Montgomery Gentry earned two parties to honor No. 1 "Back When I Knew It All," and a massive gathering at Vanderbilt's Student Life Center feted Alan Jackson, who recently reached the milestone of 50 million records sold. Briefs Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:12:00 -0500 Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group was sued for allegedly cheating members of The Allman Brothers Band out of some $10 million in royalties on music recorded from 1969 to 1980. Band members Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks and Jaimoe Johanson alleged Universal is paying only a "small fraction" of the royalties due them for digital downloads of their songs and is refusing to negotiate royalty rates for newly released digital configurations, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in Manhattan. UMG spokesman Peter Lofrumento declined to comment. Hip-hop's bible, 'The Source,' relaunches Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:19:00 -0500 NEW YORK — The Source, which was in bankruptcy last year, is relaunching with a 20th-anniversary issue and a new focus — a direction that its co-publisher says will restore the magazine, once known as hip-hop's bible, to prominence.
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How Bush Destroyed the Republican Party Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:58:32 -0700
A president driven by ideology. A Congress rife with corruption. A political party hellbent on a "permanent majority." A leading scholar examines the radicals who hijacked the GOP — and wrecked the longest conservative ascendancy in American history
• Video: Five Ways Bush Sunk the GOP
The failure of the administration of George W. Bush — and the accompanying crisis of the Republican Party — has caused a political meltdown of historic proportions. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Bush enjoyed the greatest popularity ever recorded for a modern American president. Republicans on Capitol Hill, under the iron rule of House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, fattened their coffers through a fearsome...
The Police Say Farewell With New York Blowout Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:17:03 -0700
The Trio end globe-trotting reunion tour with benefit gig
• Smoking Section: The Police's Final Show
After 150 shows spread out over five continents, the Police wrapped up their blockbuster 15-month reunion tour on August 7th with a bang: a freewheeling, occasionally silly two-hour show at New York's Madison Square Garden that was billed as the band's final performance ever. "It's been difficult, but we've actually navigated this thing together as mature males, and we've had a lot of fun doing it," Sting told Rolling Stone the day before the...
Artists to Watch Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:29:00 -0700
Six acts who are defining rock and pop in 2008
LOW VS DIAMOND
West Coast quintet craft widescreen rock anthems built for stadium singalongs
Click above to watch Low vs Diamond's Lucas Field and Anthony Polcino perform "Heart Attack" live
Few young american bands attempt the unabashedly grand cinematic rock that L.A.'s Low Vs Diamond play on their eponymous debut — and frontman Lucas Field sees that as an opportunity. "I felt like there was a hole in American anthems," says Field, 28. "British bands do this big, melodic stuff...
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Flobots Talk Solar Powered Gig Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:12:19 -0000 In a nod towards the future, Flobots performed in San Diego on a solar powered stage courtesy of Sustainable Waves. Suicide Silence Announces Headlining North American Tour Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:08:53 -0000 Suicide Silence will embark on a massive headlining tour this fall, dubbed the Cleansing The Nation tour. Wolfmother Can Not Patch Up Member Split Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:00:13 -0000 With the break-up phase of Wolfmother apparently over, we asked bassist Chris Ross about the writing process with each other.
Kunst der Fuge: Fugal Compositions of the 16th Century - Inclusive list of fugues written in the 1500's, comprising all the relevant repertory up to date and links to classical musician pages.
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Music History 102: The Renaissance - Composers, major styles and developments, illustrations, and Real Audio RAM sound files from the Internet Public Library.
Renaissance Composers - Wikipedia directory listing over 125 individuals with articles in the online encyclopedia.
Renaissance Era (1450 - 1600) - Overview of the time period with links to composer pages and an historical perspective. Includes rise of polyphony and the madrigal. From The Conservatory at Humanities Web.
Renaissance: 1450-1600 - Introduction to the period from Essentials of Music linked to details on historical themes, musical context, style, and composer biographies.
The Early Renaissance (1350-1500) - Summary of the period linked to biographies of composers from the period from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.
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The High Renaissance (16th Century) - Summary of the period linked to biographies of composers from the era and related period material from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.
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RENAISSANCE - NORTHERN LIGHTS Destination outward bound I turn to see the northern lights behind the wing Horizons seem ...