Geoffrey Self deftly handles a wealth of information to illustrate the immense role that light music has played in British culture over the last 130 years. His insightful assessments of the best and the most shameful examples of the genre help to pinpoint its enduring qualities; qualities which enable it to maintain a presence in the face of today's domination by commercial popular music.
Geoffrey Self deftly handles a wealth of information to illustrate the immense role that light music has played in British culture over the last 130 years. His insightful assessments of the best and the most shameful examples of the genre help to pinpoint its enduring qualities; qualities which enable it to maintain a presence in the face of today's domination by commercial popular music.
Contents: Preface Roots and reasons Sullivan and the dilemma Down into the market-place: Sullivan's followers Music-hall songs: a social mirror Theatre music Balladry Instrumental music (1): the founding generation Patriotism and war (1): 1914-1918 The 1920s Instrumental music (2): the second wave Piano music Sweet singing in the choir The 1930s Instrumental music (3): the post-World War I generation Patriotism and War (2): 1938-45 The post-war years: 1945-1960 The 1960s to the present day Bibliography Societies and relevant organizations General index Index of music, films and literature mentioned in the text.
Contents: Preface Roots and reasons Sullivan and the dilemma Down into the market-place: Sullivan's followers Music-hall songs: a social mirror Theatre music Balladry Instrumental music (1): the founding generation Patriotism and war (1): 1914-1918 The 1920s Instrumental music (2): the second wave Piano music Sweet singing in the choir The 1930s Instrumental music (3): the post-World War I generation Patriotism and War (2): 1938-45 The post-war years: 1945-1960 The 1960s to the present day Bibliography Societies and relevant organizations General index Index of music, films and literature mentioned in the text.
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