Early Modern Musical Innovation
The Hidden History of Olbrycht Gorecki
Will be published approx. on 19. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-90-04-73183-7 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the extraordinary life and turbulent times of Olbrycht Gorecki (c. 1621-c. 1684)-Polish-Lithuanian nobleman, soldier, Calvinist, polyglot and inventor of "Lute strings covered with Sylver wyer." A key catalyst in a line of musical instrument innovations over the last 500 years, Gorecki's strings contributed to profound shifts in musical culture, from Mozart to Metallica. Part of the "Republic of Letters," Gorecki moved in the same intellectual circles as Robert Boyle and other founding members of The Royal Society. Follow Gorecki as he traverses key events and cultural movements of the time, discovering exciting unexplored inspirations on his path to innovation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Leiden
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
ISBN-13
978-90-04-73183-7 (9789004731837)
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Emily Peppers, Ph.D., is a musicologist, cultural heritage professional and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellow (Institute of Musicology, University of Warsaw). Her research explores intersections between music, cultural transfer, music iconography, material culture, the history of ideas and inclusive digital innovation.