A New English Music : Composers and Folk Traditions in England's Musical Renaissance from the Late 19th to the Mid-20th Century
Overview
The turn of the 20th century was a time of great change in Britain. The empire saw its global influence waning and its traditional social structures challenged. There was a growing weariness of industrialism and a desire to rediscover tradition and the roots of English heritage. A new interest in English folk song and dance inspired art music, which many believed was seeing a renaissance after a period of stagnation since the 18th century. This book focuses on the lives of seven composers--Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, George Butterworth, Ernest Moeran, Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock), Gerald Finzi and Percy Grainger--whose work was influenced by folk songs and early music. Each chapter provides historical background and tells the fascinating story of a musical life.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780786496341
- ISBN-10: 0786496347
- Publisher: McFarland & Company
- Publish Date: April 2016
- Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.95 pounds
- Page Count: 312
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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