The choir lofts in the church of St. James in Brno : (between the late 15th and the 19th centuries)

• Published in: Musicologica Brunensia Vol. 51; no. 1
• Main Author: Vladimír Maňas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Masaryk University, Faculty of Arts 01.06.2016
• Subjects: choir loft; church; organ; singing

This paper examines archival records reflecting the existence of at least three choir lofts and performance practice there during the 15th and 16th centuries. It introduces new sources: besides archival records, results of research in situ, i.e. in the church of St. James in Brno.