A Short History of English Music

Published in 1912, this work presents a concise history of English music. It attempts to give a simple and rational account of events that led to the complex state of music in England during that era. An exciting read for musicians and historians. Contents include: Music Before and During the Reformation Early English Composers The Decline of English Music Musical Education in England Progress of Orchestral Music Oratorio in England Opera in England Distinguished Musicians in England during the Nineteenth Century General Survey