This book explores the exchange of music, musicians and musical practice between Britain and the Continent in the period c.1500-1800. This book explores the exchange of music, musicians and musical practice between Britain and the Continent in the period c.1500-1800. Inspired by Peter Holman's research and performing activities, the essays in the volume developthe theme of exchange and dialogue through the lenses of people, practices and repertory and consider the myriad ways in which musical culture participated in the dynamic relationship between Europe and Britain. Key areas addressed are music and travel; music publishing; emigre musicians; performing practice; dissemination of music and musical practice; and instruments. Holman's work has revealed the mechanisms by which continental practices were adapted to local circumstances and has helped to show that Britain enjoyed a vigorous musical culture in the long eighteenth century, in which native proponents produced original works of quality and interest and did not simply copy continental models. Following avenues opened up by Holman' scholarship, contributors to this volume explore a variety of ways in which the cross-fertilization of music and musicians has enriched European, and especially British, cultureof the early modern period.

About the Author
JOHN CUNNINGHAM is a Reader and Director of Research at the School of Music and Media, Bangor University. BRYAN WHITE is Senior Lecturer and Director of Research at the School of Music, University of Leeds. JOHN CUNNINGHAM is a Reader and Director of Research at the School of Music and Media, Bangor University. BRYAN WHITE is Senior Lecturer and Director of Research at the School of Music, University of Leeds. Donald Burrows is Professor of Music at the Open University and a leading scholar of the music of George Frideric Handel. GRAHAM SADLER is Professor of Musicology, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. JULIAN RUSHTON is Emeritus Professor of Music, University of Leeds, UK.

Reviews
[A] wide ranging set of first-rate, tightly-focussed essays by leading scholars in their respective fields that makes a significant contribution to the on-going study of music in Britain. -- BRIO



Book Information
ISBN 9781783274925
Author Dr John Cunningham
Format Hardback
Page Count 575
Imprint The Boydell Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Weight(grams) 1g