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The Cambridge Companion to Elgar
Author(s): Daniel M. Grimley (Editor), Julian Rushton
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date: January 31, 2005
- Language: English
- Print length: 278 pages
- ISBN-10: 0521533635
- ISBN-13: 9780521533638
Book Description
Divided into three sections, this Companion explores Edward Elgar’s early career, his major musical achievements, and the reception, performance and interpretation of his work. Placed in this wider perspective, Elgar emerges as a pivotal figure in the British cultural imagination at a defining historical moment for England’s musical identity.
Editorial Reviews
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“The high quality of the essays in this tribute to a composer deserving far more attention warrants the purchase of this…book.” Daniel Boice
Book Description
This book presents an accessible introduction to the life and music of Edward Elgar.
