Mendelssohn and Victorian England / Colin Timothy Eatock.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eatock, Colin, 1958- author.

Series:

Music in nineteenth-century Britain.

Music in nineteenth-century Britain

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847--Appreciation--England.

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix.

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847--Performances--England.

Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847--Travel--England.

Music--England--19th century--History and criticism.

Music.

England--Civilization--19th century.

England.

England--Description and travel.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2016.

Summary:

"This valuable book considers the reception of the composer, pianist, organist and conductor Felix Mendelssohn in nineteenth-century England, and his influence on English musical culture. Despite the composer's immense popularity in the nation during his lifetime and in the decades following his death, this is the first book to deal exclusively with the subject of Mendelssohn in England. Mendelssohn's highly successful ten trips to Britain, between 1829 and 1847, are documented and discussed in detail, as are his relationships with English musicians and a variety of prominent figures. An introductory chapter describes the musical life of England (especially London) at the time of Mendelssohn's arrival and the last two chapters deal with the composer's posthumous reception, to the end of the Victorian era. Eatock reveals Mendelssohn as a catalyst for the expansion of English musical culture in the nineteenth century. In taking this position, the author challenges much of the extant literature on the subject and provides an engaging story that brings Mendelssohn and his English experiences to life."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Music in the metropolis, 1829

The first visit

Consolidation in the 1830s

Mendelssohn mania in the 1840s

Elijah and the end

Apotheosis

Fragmentation and legacy.

Notes:

First published 2009 by Ashgate Publishing.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-351-55848-X

1-351-55849-8

1-315-09123-2

9781315091235

OCLC:

993640683