A comprehensive source of information on Tomas Luis De Victoria in the COMPOSER RESOURCE MANUALS series. Works by the composer are noted, as are annotated lists of their writings in all the major languages, biographical details, guides to library resources, organizations and specialists. Maps, photographs and drawings are also included in the text.

With over 1,700 entries, this book is the most comprehensive listing to date of writings about Tomas Luis de Victoria and his music as well as recordings and modern editions of his works. Among the features of this guide are a chronology of Victoria's life and publications, a publication history of the 181 authenticated works, and a listing of the 22 prints and 279 manuscripts from the late 16th century to the middle of the 19th century that contain Victoria's works whether they be lost, spurious, or dubious. Comprehensive title and name/subject indexes facilitate the retrieval of the information given in the annotations accompanying each of the sources surveyed

"well-organized and carefully printed." -- Choice
"Carefully researched and thoughtfully organized. . . . An indispensible resource for one of the most significant composers of the late Renaissance." -- Notes