Long Citation
Historical musicologist Paul A. Merkley's areas of research are in early music, optical recognition of music, and studies of film scoring. His analysis of modal categorisation of Gregorian chant, and studies of Ambrosian chant are significant in the field. His research on French and Flemish musicians in Italian courts of the renaissance has not only uncovered a treasure trove of new historical documentation, it has also re-framed court and ecclesiastical patronage with sweeping impact on the style and repertoire. His remarkable work on the pre-eminent composer Josquin Desprez has completely overturned the biography and works chronology (both sacred and secular).

Short Citation
Historical musicologist Paul A. Merkley's areas of research are in early music, optical recognition of music, and studies of film scoring. His analysis of modal categorisation of Gregorian chant and studies of Ambrosian chant are significant in the field. His research on French and Flemish musicians in Italian courts of the renaissance has re-framed court and ecclesiastical patronage and his work on the pre-eminent composer Josquin Desprez has completely overturned the biography and works chronology.