A New English Music: Composers and Folk Traditions in England's Musical Renaissance from the Late 19th to the Mid-20th CenturyThe 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. |
Contents
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2 The Revival of Folk and Early Traditions | 39 |
3 Ralph Vaughan Williams 18721958 | 60 |
4 Gustav Holst 18741934 | 90 |
5 George Butterworth 18851916 | 112 |
8 Gerald Finzi 19011956 | 169 |
9 Percy Grainger 18821961 | 190 |
Conclusion | 217 |
AE Housman 18591936 | 221 |
Online ResourcesSocieties and Other Organizations | 223 |
Chapter Notes | 227 |
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