The Ingenious Mr. Avison by Roz Southey

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The Ingenious Mr. Avison by Roz Southey

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Summary

Charles Avison (1709-1770) was a remarkable Tyneside musician who became England's one of the most important 18th-century concerto composer. This book presents the biography of this talented composer.

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The Ingenious Mr. Avison by Roz Southey

Charles Avison (1709-1770) was a remarkable Tyneside musician who became England's most important 18th-century concerto composer. Now the first full-length biography tells the talented composer's story, and how, through enterprise and determination, he made Newcastle upon Tyne England's greatest provincial music center of the time. The Ingenious Mr. Avison explores a world of fashionable concerts, money-making, rivalry, wigs, waistcoats, dancing, love affairs, and family tragedy. This well-researched survey also includes details of Avison's published works, a discography, and extensive notes. It is essential reading for students of English music and an informative and entertaining window onto provincial musical life in the 18th century.

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ISBN 13 9781857951295
ISBN 10 1857951298
Title The Ingenious Mr. Avison
Author Roz Southey
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Newcastle Libraries & Information Service
Year published 2009-02-15
Number of pages 156
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.