By reason of Newman's text and the religious antecendents of the composer, Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius has assumed a unique place in English music. This book examines its relationship to the English Catholic tradition. The significance of music within the centuries of struggle towards emancipation and the importance of music and musicians attached to the Catholic Embassy chapels in London during the 18th and 19th centuries are considered in relation to the creative careers both of Newman and Elgar.
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By reason of Newman's text and the religious antecendents of the composer, Elgar, The Dream of Gerontius has assumed a unique place in English music. This book examines its relationship to the English Catholic tradition. The significance of music within the centuries of struggle towards emancipation and the importance of music and musicians attached to the Catholic Embassy chapels in London during the 18th and 19th centuries are considered in relation to the creative careers both of Newman and Elgar.
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First edition (hardback). 8vo (24cm by 16cm), xiii, 162pp. 13 plates. Original green cloth, dustwrapper. There is a minor mark to the top edge of the text block, else the book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. ISBN 0859678776.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 0859678776.
