Description |
vi, 304 pages ; 24 cm. |
Series |
Music in nineteenth-century Britain
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Music in nineteenth-century Britain.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
1784-1810 : A tradition established -- 1810-1830 : The early nineteenth century festival -- 1830-1850 : the Mendelssohn era -- 1850-1870 : consolidation, the mid-century, and beyond -- 1870-1890 : supporting English composers -- 1890-1914 : the shadow of war -- Performers, performance practice, and the press -- Ambience, logistics, and finance -- Programmes and commissioning -- The festival orchestra -- The festival chorus -- Social history. |
Subject |
Music festivals -- England -- History -- 19th century.
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Music festivals. |
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England. |
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History. |
Chronological Term |
19th century |
Subject |
Music festivals -- England -- History -- 20th century.
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Chronological Term |
20th century |
ISBN |
9781409400875 hardcover alkaline paper |
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1409400875 hardcover alkaline paper |
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9781409432814 ebook |
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1409432815 ebook |
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