Half a Century of Music in England, 1837-1887 - Essays Towards a History (Book)

This collection of essays by the music critic Francis Hueffer (1843 1889) is a lively, contemporary account of musical life in Victorian England. First published in 1889, it records the influence of leading foreign composers on English music. Ranging from the music of Handel, Gluck and Haydn to Weber, Rossini, and Mendelssohn, composers who have had a lasting influence on the British musical world, Hueffer, who did not live to see the publication of his book, offers a panoramic view of the rapid development of musical culture in England during the nineteenth century. Starting with a historical introduction to the roles played by the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music, and moving on to the specific contributions of 'new' composers including Berlioz, Wagner and Liszt, this book is a valuable guide to the history and criticism of music in Victorian England as it was understood at the time.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	July 2009
Authors:	Francis Hueffer
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Book
Pages:	260
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-00472-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Books > Music > Theory of music & musicology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-108-00472-5
Barcode:	9781108004725

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