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Horn-players accompany a boys choir, while the music-master directs from a manuscript score. The dog in the foreground is not particularly interested. Date: 15th century
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Accompany Choir Concert Directs Foreground Horn Interested Manuscript Master Players Score Trumpet 15th
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This 15th century print depicts a musical moment frozen in time. In the heart of the scene, a group of horn-players, their instruments slung over their shoulders, intently focus on accompanying a choir of young boys. The boys, dressed in simple robes and holding sheet music, raise their voices in harmony, their faces filled with concentration and joy. In the foreground, a curious and seemingly uninterested dog gazes at the scene, its ears perked up, as if sensing the melodic vibrations emanating from the musicians and singers. The music-master, a distinguished figure with a furrowed brow and a quill pen in hand, meticulously directs the performance from a large, open manuscript score. The intricate lines and notes of the parchment seem to dance beneath his skilled fingers, guiding the musicians and choir in their musical endeavor. The print, with its rich details and authenticity, offers a rare glimpse into the world of early medieval music and the collaborative art of music-making in the 15th century. The absence of modern instruments and the use of natural materials, such as animal horns and parchment, further emphasizes the historical significance of this scene. The print, with its captivating details and intriguing narrative, invites us to explore the depths of our musical past and appreciate the enduring power of music to bring people together in shared experiences of beauty and joy.
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