Britain as a way to issue their latest musical or literary works. 1 Through 1 Books on a diverse ... more Britain as a way to issue their latest musical or literary works. 1 Through 1 Books on a diverse range of subjects were also published by subscription, including works on mathematics, science, and fiction. See, for example, Ruth Wallis and Peter Wallis, "Female This chapter is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Elizabeth Josephine Fleming (d. 2019).
Throughout the eighteenth century, it has been suggested, there was a national deterioration in t... more Throughout the eighteenth century, it has been suggested, there was a national deterioration in the quality of cathedral choirs. Durham, however, reversed this downward trend, and I set out to investigate whether the same was true of Carlisle. I piece together the lives of the eighteenth-century organists of Carlisle Cathedral, their roles in the musical life of the city, and investigate some of the more signifi cant, and troublesome, lay-clerks and minor canons. It seems that the quality of music at Carlisle never rose particularly high, mainly because of the poor salaries that the Chapter paid. The main focus of my research was the cathedral records located at the Cumbria Record Offi ce at Carlisle and the few remaining records held in the library of the cathedral itself. I have also examined the eighteenth and early nineteenth-century editions of the Cumberland Pacquet.
... In fact, notwithstanding its provincial location, Durham was by no means insular in its outlo... more ... In fact, notwithstanding its provincial location, Durham was by no means insular in its outlook, nor was it entirely backward-looking, as can be seen in the distinctly innovative and inventive work of Garth. Item Type: Thesis (Doctoral). Award: Doctor of Philosophy. ...
It has been often observed that Georgian Britain was alive with musical activity, and that London... more It has been often observed that Georgian Britain was alive with musical activity, and that London was one of the most important musical hubs in Europe. Most of Britain's important provincial centres were well connected to the capital by road or sea, and this helped facilitate the spread of the latest musical ideas around the country. The west Cumberland town of Whitehaven is situated over three hundred miles from London by road and, at the time, was isolated from the rest mainland Britain by the surrounding fells of the Lake District. Nevertheless, by the end of the eighteenth century Whitehaven had grown into one of Britain's most important ports and had a musical life that rivalled that at any other major town in the country.Musical life in Whitehaven was dominated by the Howgill family. William Howgill senior was appointed organist of St Nicholas’ Church in 1756 and set himself up there as music teacher and concert promoter. Here he raised a family and was succeeded in hi...
Britain as a way to issue their latest musical or literary works. 1 Through 1 Books on a diverse ... more Britain as a way to issue their latest musical or literary works. 1 Through 1 Books on a diverse range of subjects were also published by subscription, including works on mathematics, science, and fiction. See, for example, Ruth Wallis and Peter Wallis, "Female This chapter is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Elizabeth Josephine Fleming (d. 2019).
Throughout the eighteenth century, it has been suggested, there was a national deterioration in t... more Throughout the eighteenth century, it has been suggested, there was a national deterioration in the quality of cathedral choirs. Durham, however, reversed this downward trend, and I set out to investigate whether the same was true of Carlisle. I piece together the lives of the eighteenth-century organists of Carlisle Cathedral, their roles in the musical life of the city, and investigate some of the more signifi cant, and troublesome, lay-clerks and minor canons. It seems that the quality of music at Carlisle never rose particularly high, mainly because of the poor salaries that the Chapter paid. The main focus of my research was the cathedral records located at the Cumbria Record Offi ce at Carlisle and the few remaining records held in the library of the cathedral itself. I have also examined the eighteenth and early nineteenth-century editions of the Cumberland Pacquet.
... In fact, notwithstanding its provincial location, Durham was by no means insular in its outlo... more ... In fact, notwithstanding its provincial location, Durham was by no means insular in its outlook, nor was it entirely backward-looking, as can be seen in the distinctly innovative and inventive work of Garth. Item Type: Thesis (Doctoral). Award: Doctor of Philosophy. ...
It has been often observed that Georgian Britain was alive with musical activity, and that London... more It has been often observed that Georgian Britain was alive with musical activity, and that London was one of the most important musical hubs in Europe. Most of Britain's important provincial centres were well connected to the capital by road or sea, and this helped facilitate the spread of the latest musical ideas around the country. The west Cumberland town of Whitehaven is situated over three hundred miles from London by road and, at the time, was isolated from the rest mainland Britain by the surrounding fells of the Lake District. Nevertheless, by the end of the eighteenth century Whitehaven had grown into one of Britain's most important ports and had a musical life that rivalled that at any other major town in the country.Musical life in Whitehaven was dominated by the Howgill family. William Howgill senior was appointed organist of St Nicholas’ Church in 1756 and set himself up there as music teacher and concert promoter. Here he raised a family and was succeeded in hi...
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