English musical Renaissance, 1840–1940

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

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Beskrivning

Second edition of a book which caused huge controversy in its first printing - now completely revised and updated. Argues that research into the cultural history of music can significantly help our understanding of the evolution of English national identity. Only book of its kind to cover such a revolutionary period in British music. Looks at how music reflected the privileged elite, ignoring the vast majority of 'music lovers', and was crucial in the construction of a British national identity. The second edition features a new and expanded introduction, a new chapter on Mendelssohn's Elijah - and the complete text has also been updated and revised.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2001-08-09
Mått:138 x 216 x 20 mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Music and Society
Antal sidor:336
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Manchester University Press
ISBN:9780719058301

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Meirion Hughes is a freelance historian and lives in London. Robert Stradling was Professor of History at the University of Wales, Cardiff

Recensioner i media

"'Our music, as at the Proms, confirms an ironic chauvinism or encourages a cosy insularity. This book, very eloquently, sets it all down.' Anthony Burgess; 'A quite remarkable book, remarkable in its wealth of cultural cross-reference and in the bouncy exuberance with which it is written... An invaluable correction to all that has gone before.' English Historical Review"

Innehållsförteckning

Part one: The history and politics of the Renaissance1. Renaissance and Reformation (1840-94)2. A troubled inheritance (1895-1914)3. War, post-war, pre-war, more war (1914-40)Part two: Aspects of cultural formation4. Being beastly to the Hun5. Crusading for national music6. Slaying the false prophets7. Becoming transfigured