Musical England is a book written by William Johnson Galloway and originally published in 1910. It is a comprehensive guide to the musical landscape of England at the time, covering everything from the history of English music to the contemporary music scene. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of English music.The first section of the book provides a historical overview of English music, tracing its roots back to the medieval era and following its development through the ...
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Musical England is a book written by William Johnson Galloway and originally published in 1910. It is a comprehensive guide to the musical landscape of England at the time, covering everything from the history of English music to the contemporary music scene. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of English music.The first section of the book provides a historical overview of English music, tracing its roots back to the medieval era and following its development through the Renaissance and Baroque periods, up to the Victorian era. Galloway discusses the major composers and musical movements of each period, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which they emerged.The second section of the book focuses on the contemporary music scene in England at the time of publication. Galloway provides profiles of some of the most influential composers and performers of the day, as well as reviews of recent concerts and recordings.The third section of the book is devoted to English folk music, exploring its history, characteristics, and importance in the cultural life of England. Galloway discusses the different types of folk music found in different regions of England, as well as the ways in which it has influenced classical music.Throughout the book, Galloway provides numerous musical examples and illustrations, as well as biographical information about the composers and performers he discusses. Musical England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of English 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.
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