The Glory of the Temple and the Stage by Robert J Thompson

The Glory of the Temple and the Stage by Robert J Thompson

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Summary

Written to accompany the Tercentenery exhibition at The British Library to commemorate the death of the composer Henry Purcell, this study provides insight into his attitudes, interests and working practices. Many of his manuscripts are shown here, together with portraits and contemporary scenes.

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The Glory of the Temple and the Stage by Robert J Thompson

Written to accompany the Tercentenery exhibition at The British Library to commemorate the death of the composer Henry Purcell, this study provides some insight into his attitudes, interests and working practices. Little is known about Purcell's personal life or character, but he is the first major English composer to have left a substantial body of autograph music manuscripts, together with copies made by his close colleagues, Many of his manuscripts are shown here, together with portraits and contemporary London scenes.
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ISBN 13 9780712304207
ISBN 10 0712304207
Title The Glory of the Temple and the Stage
Author Robert J Thompson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Library Publishing
Year published 1995-11-01
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.