Sir John Stevenson: A Biographical Sketch (1893)

By John S. Bumpus

Book Overview

Sir John Stevenson: A Biographical Sketch (1893) is a book written by John Skelton Bumpus that explores the life and achievements of Sir John Stevenson, an Irish composer and musician. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Stevenson's life, from his birth in Dublin in 1761 to his death in London in 1833.Bumpus delves into Stevenson's early musical education and his rise to prominence as a composer and performer in Dublin. The book also covers Stevenson's move to London, where he became a leading figure in the city's musical scene and established himself as a respected composer and conductor.Throughout the book, Bumpus highlights Stevenson's contributions to the development of Irish and British music, including his work on Irish folk songs and his collaborations with poets such as Thomas Moore. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Stevenson's most famous work, the melody for the hymn ""Once in Royal David's City.""Overall, Sir John Stevenson: A Biographical Sketch provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of Ireland's most important musical figures. With its detailed research and engaging writing style, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Irish and British music.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: 116558655X
• ISBN13: 9781165586554
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"