A New English Music : Composers and Folk Traditions in England's Musical Renaissance From the Late 19th to the Mid-20th Century
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| Title: | A New English Music : Composers and Folk Traditions in England's Musical Renaissance From the Late 19th to the Mid-20th Century |
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| Description: | 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, Ernest Moeran, George Butterworth, Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock), Gerald Finzi and Percy Grainger--whose work was influenced by folk songs and early music. Each chapter provides an historical background and tells the fascinating story of a musical life. |
| Authors: | Tim Rayborn |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Folk music--England--History and criticism, Composers--England--Biography, Music--England--19th century--History and criticism, Music--England--20th century--History and criticism |
| Categories: | MUSIC / Reference, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | 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, Ernest Moeran, George Butterworth, Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock), Gerald Finzi and Percy Grainger--whose work was influenced by folk songs and early music. Each chapter provides an historical background and tells the fascinating story of a musical life. |
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| ISBN: | 9780786496341 9781476624945 |
