James Day presents his examination of what is meant when a piece of music is described as being 'very English', and the musical elements that might combine to create such a response. Day investigates the whole tapestry of English composition from the Elizabethans onwards, and pays particular attention to six characteristically 'English' composers - Purcell, Handel, Sullivan, Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Britten. Is it a question of harmony and melodic shape? Is it a question of subject matter and social forces? Is 'Englishness' simply in the ear of the beholder? An enthusiastic, informed and thought-provoking guide.
| SKU | TH980210 |
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| Publisher | Thames Publishing |
| ISBN | 9781846098796 |
| Contributors | Day, James (Author) |
| Pages | 252 |
| Language | English |
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