Author: John Skelton BumpusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church musicians
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The Organists & Composers of S. Paul's Cathedral
Author: John Skelton BumpusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Church musicians
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The Organists Composers of S. Paul's Cathedral (Classic Reprint)
Author: John S. BumpusPublisher:
ISBN: 9781332589661
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Excerpt from The Organists Composers of S. Paul's Cathedral The following papers have appeared, at various times, in the columns of The Musical Standard. In response to urgent requests from many persons, including several cathedral organists and musicians of distinction, they are now re-published, with considerable additions, in a collected form. Appended will be found some account of the Cathedral organ and the various alterations and improvements it has undergone from time to time. Short biographical notices of the principal English composers, incidentally alluded to in the body of the work, have likewise been introduced, together with a list of their chief contributions to Church music. Considerable pains have been taken to ascertain the correct dates of birth, death, and appointments of each composer. In some cases it has been found impossible to verify these exactly, and, for such shortcomings, the reader's kind indulgence is asked. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Musical Times
Author: Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical Period
Author: Bertil H. Van BoerPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810871831
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
When we speak of "classical music" it often refers rather loosely to serious "art" music but at the core is really the music of the classical period running from about 1730 to 1800, give or take. This was truly one of the most glorious periods for both composition and performance and it is this classical music which is still at the core of today's repertoire. Obvious names connected with this period are Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, but there were many more still reasonably well known like Gluck and C.P.E Bach, and dozens more who are regrettably little known today. This Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical Period includes not only these composers, but also eminent conductors and performers, patrons, and publishers. There are also dictionary entries on major centers of music-making, typical instruments, important technical terms, and emerging musical forms, including the symphony and opera. Indeed, with a 1,000 cross-referenced entries, there is information on most matters of interest. This is prefaced by an extensive chronology, tracing the course of this period from year to year, and an introduction taking a careful look at the period as a whole. Finally, there is a substantial bibliography. Surely, this is a book which will appeal not only to students and researchers but all music-lovers.
Dwight's Journal of Music
Author: The Musical Times and Singing-class Circular
Author: All Music Guide to Classical Music
Author: Chris WoodstraPublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879308650
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 1620
Book Description
Offering comprehensive coverage of classical music, this guide surveys more than eleven thousand albums and presents biographies of five hundred composers and eight hundred performers, as well as twenty-three essays on forms, eras, and genres of classical music. Original.
Music News
Author: The Athenaeum
Author: Arthur Sullivan
Author: Ian BradleyPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192608355
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
This book charts the life of Arthur Sullivan—the best loved and most widely performed British composer in history. While he is best known for his comic opera collaborations with W. S. Gilbert, it was his substantial corpus of sacred music which meant most to him and for which he wanted to be remembered. His upbringing and training in church music, and his own religious beliefs, substantially affected both his compositions for the theatre and his more serious work, which included oratorios, cantatas, sacred ballads, liturgical pieces, and hymns. Focusing on the spiritual aspects of Sullivan's life—which included several years as a church organist, involvement in Freemasonry, and an undying attachment to Anglican church music—Ian Bradley uses hitherto undiscovered letters, diary entries, and other sources to reveal the important influences on his faith and his work. No saint and certainly no ascetic, he was a lover of life and enjoyed its pleasures to the full. At the same time, he had a rare spiritual sensitivity, a sincere Christian faith, and a unique ability to uplift through both his character and his music that can best be described as a quality of divine emollient.