Mendelssohn and Victorian England (Paperback)

This valuable book considers the reception of the composer, pianist, organist and conductor Felix Mendelssohn in nineteenth-century England, and his influence on English musical culture. Despite the composer's immense popularity in the nation during his lifetime and in the decades following his death, this is the first book to deal exclusively with the subject of Mendelssohn in England. Mendelssohn's highly successful ten trips to Britain, between 1829 and 1847, are documented and discussed in detail, as are his relationships with English musicians and a variety of prominent figures. An introductory chapter describes the musical life of England (especially London) at the time of Mendelssohn's arrival and the last two chapters deal with the composer's posthumous reception, to the end of the Victorian era. Eatock reveals Mendelssohn as a catalyst for the expansion of English musical culture in the nineteenth century. In taking this position, the author challenges much of the extant literature on the subject and provides an engaging story that brings Mendelssohn and his English experiences to life.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Music in Nineteenth-Century Britain
Release date:	November 2016
First published:	2009
Authors:	Colin Timothy Eatock
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-25580-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Romantic music (c 1830 to c 1900) Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > Romantic music (c 1830 to c 1900) Promotions
LSN:	1-138-25580-7
Barcode:	9781138255807

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