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…mehr
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.
Tim Rayborn has written a rather ridiculous number of books over the past several years (about fifty). He lived in England for quite some time and has a PhD from the University of Leeds, which he likes to pretend means that he knows what he's talking about. His generous output of written material covers such diverse topics as music, the arts, history, the strange and bizarre, fantasy and sci-fi , and general knowledge. He's already planning on writing more books, whether anyone wants him to or not. He's also an internationally acclaimed musician. He plays dozens of unusual instruments that quite a few people have never heard of and often can't pronounce, including medieval instrument reconstructions and folk instruments from Northern Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East. He has appeared on over forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Marrakech, Istanbul, Renaissance chateaux, medieval Italian hill towns, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Washington State, surrounded by many books and instruments, as well as with a sometimes-demanding cat.
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Table of Contents Foreword by Em Marshall-Luck Preface Introduction 1. English Music from the Later 19th Century: A Renaissance and a Revival 2. The Revival of Folk and Early Traditions 3. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) 4. Gustav Holst (1874-1934) 5. George Butterworth (1885-1916) 6. Ernest J. Moeran (1894-1950) 7. Philip Heseltine / Peter Warlock (1894-1930) 8. Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) 9. Percy Grainger (1882-1961) Conclusion Appendix A: A.E. Housman (1859-1936) Appendix B: Online Resources-Societies and Other Organizations Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Foreword by Em Marshall-Luck Preface Introduction 1. English Music from the Later 19th Century: A Renaissance and a Revival 2. The Revival of Folk and Early Traditions 3. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) 4. Gustav Holst (1874-1934) 5. George Butterworth (1885-1916) 6. Ernest J. Moeran (1894-1950) 7. Philip Heseltine / Peter Warlock (1894-1930) 8. Gerald Finzi (1901-1956) 9. Percy Grainger (1882-1961) Conclusion Appendix A: A.E. Housman (1859-1936) Appendix B: Online Resources-Societies and Other Organizations Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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