Leaves from the Journals of Sir George Smart (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2014

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Paperback. Sir George Smart (17761867), conductor, composer, singing teacher and organist, was a central figure in nineteenth-century British musical life. He is best remembered as one of the founder members of the Philharmonic Society, for which he often conducted. Notably, in 1826 he presided over the first performance in England of Beethoven's ninth symphony. Smart was also much in demand as a conductor at the major English musical festivals and on royal occasions. These edited journal entries, first published in 1907, provide insightful accounts of concert life at the time, and they are particularly valuable for Smart's detailed observations - gathered during his extensive tour of 1825 - on musical practice in Europe, including conducting methods and performing speeds. The journal extracts end in 1845 with an account of Smart's visit to Bonn for the unveiling of Beethoven's statue. Sir George Smart (17761867) is best remembered as the man who conducted the first performance in England of Beethoven's ninth symphony. His journals, edited and first published in 1907, reveal the influential role and perceptive eye of this central figure in nineteenth-century British musical life. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
Leaves from the Journals of Sir George Smart (Paperback)
Author
George Smart
Publisher
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Publication year
2014
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Binding
Paperback
Language
English
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