Today Vincent Novello (1781-1861) is remembered as the father of
the music-publishing firm. Fiona Palmer's evaluation of Novello the
man and the musician in the marketplace draws on rich primary
sources. It is the first to provide a rounded view of his life and
work, and the nature of his importance both in his own time and to
posterity. Novello's early musical training, particularly his
experience of music-making in London's embassy chapels, influenced
him profoundly. His practical experience as director of music at
the Portuguese Embassy Chapel in Mayfair informed his approach to
editing and arranging. Fundamental moral and social attitudes
underpinned Novello's progress. Ideas on religion, education and
the function of family and friendship within society shaped his
life choices. The Novello family lived in turbulent times and was
widely-read, discussing politics and religion and not only the arts
at its social gatherings. Within Vincent and Mary Novello's close
circle were radical thinkers with republican views - such as Leigh
Hunt and Charles Cowden Clarke - who saw sociability as a means of
reorganizing society. Thematic studies focus on Novello as
practical musician and educator, as editor, and as composer. His
connections with institutions such as the Covent Garden and
Pantheon Theatres, the Philharmonic Society and Moorfields Chapel,
together with his adjudicating and teaching activities, are
examined. In his wide-ranging editorial work Novello found his true
vocation positioning himself as preservationist, pioneer and
philanthropist. His work as composer, though unremarkable in
quality, mirrored the demands and expectations of his consumers.
Novello emerges from this study as a visionary who single-mindedly
pursued greater musical knowledge for the benefit of everyone.
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