Elgar, Newman, and the Dream of Gerontius : in the tradition of English Catholicism / Percy M. Young.
| Author/creator | Young, Percy M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Aldershot, Hants, England : Scolar Press ; Brookfield, Vt. : Ashgate Pub. Co., ©1995. |
| Description | xiii, 162 pages : illustrations, portraits, plates, music, facsimiles ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Embassy chapels -- The influence of Novello and Wesley -- Parochial music: London and the North -- The Midland district: St Marys College, Oscott; St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham -- Stylistic authority -- Music and words -- Catholic upbringing -- The example of St Philip Neri -- 'A triumph of faith' -- 'Sundry ejaculations' -- 'I do not praise choruses indiscriminately'. |
| Abstract | By reason of Newman's text and the religious antecedents of the composer, Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius has assumed a unique place in English music. This book examines its relationship to the English Catholic tradition. The significance of music within the centuries of struggle towards emancipation and the importance of music and musicians attached to the Catholic Embassy chapels in London during the 18th and 19th centuries are considered in relation to the creative careers both of Newman and Elgar. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-154) and index. |
| LCCN | 95005506 |
| ISBN | 0859678776 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.E41 Y68 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |