The English musical Renaissance, 1840–1940

The English musical Renaissance, 1840–1940Second edition of a book which caused huge controversy in its first printing now completely revised and updated. Argues that research into the cultural history of music can significantly help our understanding of the evolution of English national identity. Only book of its kind to cover such a revolutionary period in British music. Looks at how music reflected the privileged elite, ignoring the vast majority of 'music lovers', and was crucial in the

simultaneously providing a socio-political history of British class

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