The Bassanos Venetian Musicians and Instrument Makers in England, 1531-1665

Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Examples -- List of Tables -- Introduction -- A Note on Names -- Abbreviations -- Part I: Family Affairs -- 1 From Venice to England -- 2 The Charterhouse and After -- 3 The Second Generation -- 4 The Third Generation -- 5 Economic Affairs, Privileges and Social Standing -- 6 The Bassanos' Jewish Identity -- Part II: The Dark Lady -- 7 Emilia Bassano and Alphonso Lanier -- 8 Was Emilia Bassano the Dark Lady of Shakespeare's Sonnets? -- Part III: Musical Affairs -- 9 Performing I: The Court Recorder Consort -- 10 Performing II: Other Instruments -- 11 Composing -- 12 Instrument Making and Repairing -- Part IV: Conclusion -- 13 Reflections -- Appendix I: Music and the English Bassanos after 1665 -- Appendix II: Jacomo and the Venetian Bassanos -- Bibliography -- Index