A New English Music: Composers And Folk Traditions In England'S Musical Renaissance From The Late 19Th To The Mid-20Th Century

The turn of the 20th century was a time of great change in Britain. The empire saw its global influence waning and its traditional social structures challenged. There was a growing weariness of industrialism and a desire to rediscover tradition and the roots of English heritage. A new interest in English folk song and dance inspired art music, which many believed was seeing a renaissance after a period of stagnation since the 18th century. This book focuses on the lives of seven composers--Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Ernest Moeran, George Butterworth, Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock), Gerald Finzi and Percy Grainger--whose work was influenced by folk songs and early music. Each chapter provides an historical background and tells the fascinating story of a musical life.

• | Author: Tim Rayborn
• | Publisher: Mcfarland & Company
• | Publication Date: Apr 06, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 312 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Music
• | ISBN-10: 0786496347
• | ISBN-13: 9780786496341