English music / [by] W. J. Turner ; with 12 plates in colour and 21 illustrations in black & white.
| Author/creator | Turner, W. J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : Collins, 1947. |
| Description | 47 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Britain in pictures Britain in pictures. ^A282796 |
| Contents | Music in England -- The development of religious music -- The development of secular music -- The revival of music. |
| Abstract | The common fallacy that we are not a musical nation has persisted so long that we have almost come to believe it ourselves. This admirable outline of the history of English music appears most opportunely, and shows how glorious is the heritage that the great English composers have left to us. We are indeed a nation not only of music-lovers but of music-makers, and this inborn interest in music goes back through long centuries of our history. The author shows clearly the close connection between the life of our people and the music they make, and traces the splendid story from the days of William Byrd, Orlando Gibbons, Purcell and Dr. Arne to the present century, which has produced Elgar and Delius composers of world-wide renown. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML285.T8 E6 1947 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |