Description |
vii, 280 pages : illustration, map ; 23 cm |
Note |
First published in Great Britain in 2008 by Corvo. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-275) and index. |
Contents |
Journey -- Revival and restoration -- Broadwood pianos -- The two organists -- Keyboard makers -- Invention and enterprise -- The Langshaws of Lancaster -- Jack in London -- Jack's return to London -- A subscription concert at the Wesleys -- Pianos, culture and commerce -- Mr. John Langshaw -- Broadwood's global network -- Pianos in drawing-room and parlour -- The wife of the clergyman -- Epilogue: The music room -- Appendix I: Mr. John Langshaw's Broadwood piano purchases -- Appendix II: Langshaw pedigree -- Appendix III: Broadwoods. |
Summary |
Both an investigative story and genealogical study that highlights a key period in music history, this chronicle closely examines the roles of John Broadwood--the most successful piano maker in late-Georgian London--and of one of his professional customers, Mr. John Langshaw, an organist and music master. |
Subject |
Square piano -- England -- History.
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Square piano. |
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England. |
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History. |
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Square piano -- Social aspects -- History.
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Social aspects. |
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Square piano -- Economic aspects -- History.
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Langshaw, John, 1763-1832.
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Langshaw, John, 1763-1832. |
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John Broadwood and Sons Limited.
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John Broadwood and Sons Limited. |
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Piano makers -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century.
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Piano makers. |
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England -- London. |
Chronological Term |
18th century |
Subject |
Piano -- Construction -- England -- London -- History -- 18th century.
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Piano -- Construction. |
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Piano -- Identification -- Case studies.
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Piano -- Identification. |
Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Subject |
Piano -- Collectors and collecting -- Case studies.
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Piano. |
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Collectors and collecting. |
Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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Added Title |
Mister Langshaw's square piano |
ISBN |
9781933346212 |
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1933346213 |
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