Sources and Style in Moore's Irish Melodies

Autor*innen

• Una Hunt

Parameter

• 216 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Kunst & Kultur
• Musik
• Weltgeschichte

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Focusing on the cultural impact of Thomas Moore's Irish Melodies, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of his influential songs that shaped Irish identity from the nineteenth century onwards. Una Hunt examines both the musical and literary aspects of the 124 songs, exploring their sources and styles. The collaborative efforts of composers Sir John Stevenson and Henry Rowley Bishop are also highlighted. Additionally, the study includes a reappraisal of the musical sources, providing a deeper understanding of Moore's work and its significance in Irish culture.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Einband: Hardcover