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.| SKU | Unavailable |
| 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. |
| Note | Unavailable |