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Questions about Early Music (journal)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the journal Early Music founded and by whom?

The journal Early Music was founded in 1973 by John M. Thomson, a New Zealand musicologist based in London.

Who are the current editors of the journal Early Music today?

Three co-editors currently guide the publication: Alan Howard, Elizabeth Eva Leach, and Stephen Rose.

What time periods does the journal Early Music primarily cover?

The journal focuses on medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods with occasional articles exploring Classical and Romantic eras that intersect with earlier traditions.

How often is the quarterly issue of Early Music published each year?

Oxford University Press publishes four issues annually as part of its quarterly schedule for the journal.

Which specific composers have received dedicated thematic issues in Early Music?

Specific thematic issues have been dedicated to individual composers such as Guillaume de Machaut and Johann Sebastian Bach.