Great Italian and French Composers

"Great Italian and French Composers" by George T. Ferris is a late 19th century historical record that tells accounts of important Italian and French composers, which shows how they added to music history. Ferris wanted to speak to music lovers of all types and not just academics. The book begins with Ferris talking about the challenges of summing up the many great contributions of composers in a limited format and provides information on figures such as Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. The narrative helps to paint a picture of rich historical context for understanding musical genres throughout time, while including details like Palestrina's life, important works, and the effect of his music.