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Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Joseph in Egypt: a grand oratorio; ... also a miscellaneous selection of popular pieces ..., in German and English, now performing at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, etc
Author: Nineteenth Century Short-title Catalogue: phase 1. 1816-1870
Author: Music & Drama
Author: The Examiner
Author: The Year's Music
Author: Albert Charles Robinson CarterPublisher:
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Handel's Oratorio, Samson
Author: George Frideric HandelPublisher:
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Category : Oratorios
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Cyclopedia of Music & Musicians
Author: John Denison ChamplinPublisher:
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Category : Composers
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
A History of Irish Music
Author: William Henry Grattan FloodPublisher:
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Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings
Author: Trench H. JohnsonPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
'Phrases and Names, Their Origins and Meanings' is a one-of-a-kind encyclopedic work that offers plain statements of facts on the origins of popular phrases and names, alphabetically organized for easy reference. Trench H. Johnson's expertise in the subject matter, acquired through years of omnivorous reading and patient inquiry, has culminated in a comprehensive and fascinating compilation of linguistic curiosities that is sure to satisfy the curiosity of any word lover. From the history of place-names to the evolution of expressions, including a plethora of slang terms and Americanisms, this book offers a wealth of knowledge that opens up the history of peoples and civilizing influences.
Handel and the English Chapel Royal
Author: Donald BurrowsPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0198162286
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 680
Book Description
This study of Handel's English church music covers well-known works such as 'Zadok the Priest', but also introduces his Chapel Royal music, the result of a close but changing relationship with Britain's Hanoverian royal family. The story of the political background is complemented by an investigation of the circumstances of Handel's performances.