A new English music : composers and folk traditions in England's musical renaissance from the late 19th to the mid-20th century / Tim Rayborn ; foreword by Em Marshall-Luck.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rayborn, Tim, 1968- author.

Contributor:

Marshall-Luck, Em, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composers--England--Biography.

Composers.

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

Music.

Music--England--20th century--History and criticism.

Folk music--England--History and criticism.

Folk music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This book focuses on the lives of seven composers--Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, George Butterworth, Ernest Moeran, Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock), Gerald Finzi and Percy Grainger--whose work was influenced by folk songs and early music. Each chapter provides historical background and tells the fascinating story of a musical life"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; 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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4766-2494-1