| Englishness In Music by James Day |
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James Day presents his examination of what is meant when a piece of music is described as being 'very English',  and the musical elements that might combine to create such a response.Day investigates the whole tapestry of English composition from the Elizabethans onwards, and pays particular attention to six characteristically 'English' composers - Purcell, Handel, Sullivan, Elgar, Vaughan Williams and Britten. Is it a question of harmony and melodic shape? Is it a question of subject matter and social forces? Is 'Englishness' simply in the ear of the beholder? An enthusiastic, informed and thought-provoking guide. Price guide: £19.95 www.musicroom.com March 2007 |
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