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The Crystal Palace, despite its original design limitations, became a pivotal venue for public music in the UK from 1854, hosting orchestral concerts and choral festivals that set new standards for musical performance. This book meticulously reconstructs its musical history, covering British musical life from the Victorian era to just before World War II. Illustrated and featuring detailed catalogues of performers and repertoire, it appeals to students, scholars, and general music enthusiasts interested in this vibrant period of cultural history.
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The Musical Life of the Crystal Palace, Michael Musgrave
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Musical Life of the Crystal Palace
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Musgrave
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780521616072
- Category
- Music
- Description
- The Crystal Palace, despite its original design limitations, became a pivotal venue for public music in the UK from 1854, hosting orchestral concerts and choral festivals that set new standards for musical performance. This book meticulously reconstructs its musical history, covering British musical life from the Victorian era to just before World War II. Illustrated and featuring detailed catalogues of performers and repertoire, it appeals to students, scholars, and general music enthusiasts interested in this vibrant period of cultural history.