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The turn of the 20th century was a time of great change in Britain. The empire saw its global influence waning and its traditional social structures challenged. There was a growing weariness of industrialism and a desire to rediscover tradition and the roots of English heritage. A new interest in English folk song and dance inspired art music, which many believed was seeing a renaissance after a period of stagnation since the 18th century.This book focuses on the lives of seven composers--Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Ernest Moeran, George Butterworth, Philip Heseltine (Peter Warlock), Gerald Finzi and Percy Grainger--whose work was influenced by folk songs and early music. Each chapter provides an historical background and tells the fascinating story of a musical life.
Tim Rayborn is a historian, medievalist, and musician, with a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds in England. He writes on history and on the arts, and lives in Berkeley, California.
Table of ContentsForeword by Em Marshall-LuckPrefaceIntroduction1. English Music from the Later 19th Century: A Renaissance and a Revival2. The Revival of Folk and Early Traditions3. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)4. Gustav Holst (1874–1934)5. George Butterworth (1885–1916)6. Ernest J. Moeran (1894–1950)7. Philip Heseltine / Peter Warlock (1894–1930)8. Gerald Finzi (1901–1956)9. Percy Grainger (1882–1961)ConclusionAppendix A: A.E. Housman (1859–1936)Appendix B: Online Resources—Societies and Other OrganizationsChapter NotesBibliographyIndex
“copiously documented chapters distill significant amounts of scholarship about the featured composers. Recommended”—Choice.
