When was Jeremy Noble born and when did he die?
Jeremy Noble was born in London on the 27th of March 1930 and died on the 30th of June 2017. He worked throughout his life as both a musicologist and a music critic.
Questions about Jeremy Noble (musicologist)
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What was Jeremy Noble's main area of scholarly research?
Jeremy Noble specialized in early English music, 16th and 17th-century Venetian music, and particularly the biography and work of the Renaissance composer Josquin des Prez. He conducted substantial archival research on Josquin and served on the editorial board of the New Josquin Edition, which began publication in 1994.
What did Jeremy Noble contribute to Grove Music Online?
Jeremy Noble wrote the music section of Josquin des Prez's entry for Grove Music Online, formerly published as The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He also co-authored the chapter on Josquin with the scholar Gustave Reese in The New Grove High Renaissance Masters.
Which newspapers did Jeremy Noble write music criticism for?
Jeremy Noble was a critic for The Times from 1960, working alongside William Mann and Andrew Porter, and later held a post at The Sunday Telegraph from 1972 to 1976. He also wrote for Gramophone magazine and spoke on the BBC Third Programme.
What academic fellowships did Jeremy Noble hold?
Jeremy Noble held fellowships at Birmingham University from 1963 to 1966, the University at Buffalo from 1966 until his retirement in 1995, and the Harvard Institute for Renaissance Studies from 1967 to 1968.
Why is Jeremy Noble considered significant to Renaissance musicology despite publishing relatively little?
The Telegraph's obituary noted that anyone working in Renaissance music was in Noble's debt for groundbreaking work, and that his unpublished research notes would fill several volumes if organized. His colleague Stanley Sadie credited the breadth and depth of his knowledge and his generosity toward fellow scholars as defining qualities.