Music In England (1884)

By Frédéric Louis Ritter

Book Overview

Music in England is a historical book written by Frederic Louis Ritter in 1884. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of music in England from the earliest times to the Victorian era. Ritter examines the various influences that have shaped English music, including the impact of foreign musicians and composers, the influence of the church, and the emergence of new musical forms and styles. He also explores the lives and works of prominent English composers, such as Henry Purcell, George Frideric Handel, and Edward Elgar. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different period of English music history. Part one covers the early medieval period, including the development of church music and the emergence of secular music. Part two looks at the Renaissance and Baroque eras, including the rise of the English madrigal and the influence of Italian opera. Part three examines the Classical and Romantic periods, including the works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as the emergence of the English choral tradition. Finally, part four covers the Victorian era and the emergence of new musical forms such as the ballad and the music hall.Overall, Music in England is a fascinating and detailed exploration of the history of English music, providing valuable insights into the cultural and social contexts that have shaped one of the world's great musical traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165676907
• ISBN13: 9781165676903
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"