A General History of Music, from the Earliest Times to the Present: Volume 1: Comprising the Lives of Eminent Composers and Musical Writers
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The writer, composer and organist Thomas Busby (1754-1838) is best remembered for his highly entertaining Concert Room and Orchestra Anecdotes (1825), which paints a vivid picture of musical life at the time. The son of a coach painter, Busby was originally articled to the composer Jonathan Battishill, but found the experience unrewarding. His compositions (many now lost) include songs, theatre music and oratorios. His literary output included journal...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1108061745
ISBN13:9781108061742
Release Date:June 2013
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:570 Pages
Weight:1.58 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"
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